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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. What does the Montessori school enable children to do?
(a) Learn to accept criticism.
(b) Act independently of adult influence.
(c) Be domestic helpers.
(d) Learn dependnce.

2. What occurs when children learn a task at the right period of their learning, or sensitive time?
(a) He makes no mistakes.
(b) He teaches other children.
(c) It becomes automatic.
(d) He doe not repeat the task.

3. According to Standing, what is the nature of the psychic life of man?
(a) It ends quickly.
(b) It is only present in the intelligent.
(c) It goes on for ever.
(d) It is repressed.

4. When given the chance, how does the Montessori method suggest children will function?
(a) Chaotically.
(b) Independently.
(c) As a harmonious group.
(d) As adults.

5. What must not be the only concern when designing a Montessori classroom?
(a) Tables and chairs.
(b) Amount of free space.
(c) Aesthetic.
(d) Enough materials.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the chapter "Work, Sensorial, Normalcy," state are the pressures adults have in terms of work?

2. According to Standing, in "Practical Life & Mental Processes," what does silence create?

3. What groups of people were often placed in mental institutions during the time Montessori began working?

4. Who defined man as the rational animal?

5. What term refers to the infinite complexity of voluntary muscles?

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