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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Part Three : Chapter 2, Practical Life & Mental Processes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Montessori began working for underprivileged children, she had two assistants and how many children?
(a) 50.
(b) 40.
(c) 60.
(d) 30.

2. According to Montessori, when does the ability to reason begin to strengthen?
(a) 6-12 years.
(b) 3-6 years.
(c) 12-15 years.
(d) Adulthood.

3. According to Standing, why is joy a surprise to some in terms of this emotion being tied to learning and the Montessori classroom?
(a) Joy is not linked to achievement.
(b) It occurs in traditional classrooms as well.
(c) It is a healthy condition.
(d) All children feel joy.

4. In "Size, Movement, Instinct, Reason", according to Standing, what is the highest human faculty?
(a) Love.
(b) Reason.
(c) Empathy.
(d) Intelligence.

5. Where did Montessori and her parents move so she could go to a better school?
(a) Brussels.
(b) Rome.
(c) France.
(d) New York.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where can the reader find additional details about the Montessori method?

2. Who, according to Montessori, offers profound insight into the truths of human nature?

3. According to Montessori, what does it take for movement to be perfected?

4. During the time Montessori began working, who was making great efforts to understand the mentally ill?

5. According to Standing, what does the inner rhythm of the child represents?

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