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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. 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) Strong discipline.
(b) They are simply playing and not learning.
(c) They are given directions before visitors come in.
(d) Hypnotic influnce.

2. According to Montessori, what is the first sign of normalization in a child?
(a) Apathy.
(b) Concentration.
(c) Boredom.
(d) Achievement.

3. Why are children initially unaware of cause and effect?
(a) They think they are invincible.
(b) Cause and effect only matter for older children.
(c) They have no previous experience.
(d) They are not smart enough to understand it yet.

4. Who was one of Montessori's Italian sponsors?
(a) The King.
(b) The Duke.
(c) The Prince.
(d) The Queen Mother.

5. What type of work does the Montessori school promote?
(a) Independent work.
(b) Student-student paired work.
(c) Child-Adult paired work.
(d) Group work.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Standing state occurs naturally in children during the learning process?

2. What type of things does Standing write astonish small children?

3. According to Montessori, what prompts a child to learn to speak?

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

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

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