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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. When considering the fact that the child creates his own mind, what does Standing suggest separates man from animal?
(a) Love.
(b) Desire.
(c) Intelligence.
(d) Speech.

2. According to Standing, what did Froebel call the inner relationships that children look for between things?
(a) Innerships.
(b) Cause and effects.
(c) Inner connexions.
(d) Common objects.

3. What is one example of an unusual task a visitor may see a Montessori child engaged in?
(a) Sweeping the floor.
(b) Reading.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Writing.

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

5. Why is the physical environment important in the classroom?
(a) It is too difficult and timely for adults to lift children up and down.
(b) It is just nice for the children.
(c) There are no other adults in the room.
(d) Children can learn relations.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Montessori, what happens when a child learns a task on their own?

2. For learning in the Montessori classroom to be successful, what is presented to the children?

3. What did Montessori value over words, according to a Catholic Priest that was quoted in "Development"?

4. How did Montessori begin trying to help those less fortunate?

5. What does the chapter "Work, Sensorial, Normalcy," state are the pressures adults have in terms of work?

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