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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 things does Standing write astonish small children?
(a) Most new things.
(b) Only unique things.
(c) The smallest things.
(d) Other people.

2. According to Montessori, what prompts a child to learn to speak?
(a) Forced by adults.
(b) Inner impulse.
(c) Imitation.
(d) Other children speaking.

3. What does Standing state about the existence of the body as a baby experiences it?
(a) They do not realize it until much later.
(b) They are uninterested.
(c) They can not make the connection.
(d) They are intriuged.

4. According to Montessori, when does a child begin to consciously participate in the growth and development of his mind?
(a) Ages 0-3 years.
(b) Ages 9-12 years.
(c) Ages 3-6 years.
(d) Ages 6-9 years.

5. In "Work, Sensorial, Normalcy," what does Standing mean by sensorial world?
(a) Conditioned learning.
(b) Required training.
(c) An attachement to reality.
(d) Complusion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What process does not complete itself for several years after birth and can be fostered by the Montessori school?

2. According to Montessori, what is different in the way adults work compared to children?

3. What does Standing state is the strength of this book?

4. In "Size, Movement, Instinct, Reason," what does the author state psychologists of this time placed an emphasis in?

5. Why was Montessori's choice in professions different?

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