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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. During the time discussed in "Introductory Materials, Preparations & Discovery," what does Montessori discover about those she helped?
(a) They did not want help.
(b) They could not hear.
(c) They were decipherable.
(d) They were usually rich.

2. Who defined man as the rational animal?
(a) Jung.
(b) Plato.
(c) Socrates.
(d) Aristotle.

3. What was Montessori fortunate to have had?
(a) Rich parents.
(b) Educational opportunities.
(c) A lot of friends.
(d) A job as a teacher.

4. According to Montessori, what happens when a child learns a task on their own?
(a) He gives up.
(b) He becomes oppressed.
(c) He tries harder.
(d) He gains confidence.

5. As Montessori's popularity grew, what did she realize about the reach of her teaching methods?
(a) They would not be understood in some countries.
(b) They could be effective up to the University age.
(c) They can be taught to parents.
(d) They are limited to early childhood.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Montessori, in a class of normalized children, what takes the place of competition?

2. What does Standing state about the existence of the body as a baby experiences it?

3. What type of principles does the Montessori method focus?

4. What is a famous characteristic of the Montessori school?

5. In "Size, Movement, Instinct, Reason," what does Standing suggest is a fundamental feature about the physical aspects of the Montessori classroom?

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