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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. What type of principles does the Montessori method focus?
(a) Mathematics.
(b) Reading.
(c) Those that are effective in adults.
(d) Those that occur naturally in children.

2. What did Montessori feel would happen if one provides direct help for a child's mental growth needs during 0-6 year old?
(a) Impede growth.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Stop growth.
(d) Speed up growth.

3. According to Montessori, in a class of normalized children, what takes the place of competition?
(a) Unfriendliness.
(b) Apathy.
(c) Mutual aid.
(d) Lack of expectations.

4. What great philosopher felt that thinking about why a day is a day would be a waste of a day?
(a) Plato.
(b) Socrates.
(c) Polonius.
(d) Locke.

5. What term refers to the infinite complexity of voluntary muscles?
(a) Muscular system.
(b) Body.
(c) Flesh.
(d) Self.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Montessori, when does the second epoch of development begin?

2. What type of classrooms does Montessori prefer?

3. During the time discussed in "Introductory Materials, Preparations & Discovery," what does Montessori discover about those she helped?

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

5. What element of a child's current activities did Montessori reduce and supplement with more structured activities?

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