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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Part 4 : Chapter 1, XV & XVI: The Fundamental Problem & Prepared Environment.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Standing uses the expression 'Young Explorer'; what does he state is unique about the young explorer?
(a) He rarely challenges himself.
(b) He asks many questions.
(c) He loses interest easily.
(d) He is never idle.

2. What is the goal of silence in the Montessori classroom?
(a) Provide a rest time for teachers.
(b) Provide a rest time for students.
(c) Repect the learning in other classrooms.
(d) Hear your inner voice.

3. According to Montessori, what are the two streams of development?
(a) Conscious and unconscious.
(b) Mental and physical.
(c) Mental and metaphysical.
(d) Physical and unconscious.

4. In "Exploration, Development," what does Standing suggest is the reasoning some put behind the children's ability to work on their own in a Montessori classroom?
(a) They are given directions before visitors come in.
(b) Strong discipline.
(c) They are simply playing and not learning.
(d) Hypnotic influnce.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Montessori, what is the child developing during the first epoch of his life?

2. As Montessori's popularity grew, what did she realize about the reach of her teaching methods?

3. According to Montessori, what occurs in terms of deviations, when an adult tries to help a child who does not need assistance?

4. According to Standing, what happens when the obstacles are removed from the path of the children?

5. In "Size, Movement, Instinct, Reason," what does the author suggest about the development of a child when they are first born?

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