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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, Part 5 : Chapter 1, Montessori & Froebel.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Fundamental Problem & Prepared Environment," what did Montessori say about universal oppression in relation to children?
(a) Children are oppressed only in poor countries.
(b) Children are oppressed world wide.
(c) Children are oppressed only in rich countries.
(d) Children are learning how to fight oppression.

2. How does Standing state a Montessori teacher should attend to the children?
(a) Be a minimalist.
(b) Very hands on.
(c) Be a lecturer.
(d) Offer help only to disabled children.

3. What is considered a good class size in a Montessori classroom?
(a) 30-40.
(b) 12-14.
(c) 25-30.
(d) 15-25.

4. According to Montessori, which of the following is not a cause for a deviation?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Invasion.
(c) Inhibition.
(d) Failure to create.

5. In "Size, Movement, Instinct, Reason," what does the author suggest about the development of a child when they are first born?
(a) They are like a bird.
(b) They are incomplete.
(c) They are not ready to learn.
(d) Development is complete.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Montessori & Froebel," what does Standing conclude is one common view held by both Froebelians and Montessori?

2. In "Size, Movement, Instinct, Reason," what stage of development is the child, at birth, considered, according to the Standing?

3. Rather than to teach children, what is the true goal of the Montessori method?

4. According to Standing, in "Montessori & Froebel," what is our environment made for?

5. Who was one of Montessori's Italian sponsors?

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