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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Montessori, why it is important to have different educational principles for different stages of development?
(a) Children are essentially different beings during different periods.
(b) All children are different.
(c) Development varies in different genders.
(d) Development is too complex.

2. During the time Montessori began working, who was making great efforts to understand the mentally ill?
(a) Kennedy.
(b) Newton.
(c) Freud.
(d) Clements.

3. According to Standing, what does the inner rhythm of the child represents?
(a) Chaos.
(b) Musician.
(c) Organization.
(d) Mystic.

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

5. How did Montessori begin trying to help those less fortunate?
(a) Observing.
(b) Giving them better medication.
(c) Teaching them how to read.
(d) Smuggling them out of the hospital.

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

7. In "Development," what were children given in a Montessori classroom that was evident through their obedience toward adults and ability to strive for perfection on their own terms?
(a) Respect for inner life.
(b) Good grades.
(c) Education in being an adult.
(d) Understanding of adults.

8. What does Standing state, in Book 1, Chapter 2 , Montessori was a champion for?
(a) Wealth distribution.
(b) Separation.
(c) Peace.
(d) Taxes.

9. What does Standing suggests that this book could be used as, despite its label as a biography?
(a) A Noble Prize winner.
(b) An elementary school book.
(c) A University textbook.
(d) A door stop.

10. According to Montessori, in addition to early childhood, what other stage of development is one of great transformation?
(a) 9 year olds.
(b) Adolescence.
(c) Toddler.
(d) Adulthood.

11. For learning in the Montessori classroom to be successful, what is presented to the children?
(a) Options for free activities.
(b) Rewards.
(c) Options for learning.
(d) Punishments.

12. In "Development," what was unique about what children are able to do in a Montessori classroom in terms of their mistakes?
(a) Nothing is done.
(b) They can correct them.
(c) They are punished for them.
(d) They are made fun of because of them.

13. What did Montessori feel would happen if one provides direct help for a child's mental growth needs during 0-6 year old?
(a) Speed up growth.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Impede growth.
(d) Stop growth.

14. What does Standing state that small children often accept?
(a) Only truth.
(b) The impossible.
(c) Their dependance.
(d) Adult explanations.

15. In addition to the qualities unique in children, what else does the Montessori method focus on?
(a) Relationships with parents.
(b) Ability to read.
(c) Changes as children age.
(d) Competition among children.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Montessori, what is necessary for children who have had disordering experiences?

2. In "Development," what did Montessori give a living representation of through the work and writings?

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

4. As Montessori began working for underprivileged children, she had two assistants and how many children?

5. As discussed in "Introductory Materials, Preparations & Discovery" based on Montessori's discovery, what was she initially able to do?

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