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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Montessori's choice in professions different?
(a) There was no female precedent.
(b) She was not smart enough for the profession.
(c) She knew nothing about the profession.
(d) Her parents disapproved.

2. What does Standing state about the existence of the body as a baby experiences it?
(a) They can not make the connection.
(b) They do not realize it until much later.
(c) They are intriuged.
(d) They are uninterested.

3. What is the only organization designed to represent and promote the principles of the Montessori method?
(a) Teachers for Montessori.
(b) The National Organized Teaching Association.
(c) Teachers for America.
(d) Association Montessori Internationale.

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

5. According to Montessori, how do adults do their work?
(a) Pressured.
(b) With an external aim.
(c) With an internal aim.
(d) Slowly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Montessori call the 1900s?

2. For learning in the Montessori classroom to be successful, what is presented to the children?

3. According to Montessori, what are the two streams of development?

4. Where did Montessori find work after completing her schooling?

5. When given the chance, how does the Montessori method suggest children will function?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the first stage of development called the Absorbent Mind?

2. What does Standing state goes along with exploration?

3. According to Montessori, how is the cycle of work different between adults and children?

4. What does Standing state are some differences between the Montessori school and a traditional school?

5. What connection was drawn between the Montessori method and different types of students?

6. According to Montessori, why were children often misunderstood?

7. Why does Standing feel the Montessori system is a living system?

8. According to Montessori, why are infants and children considered explorers and philosophers?

9. According to Montessori, when does conscious effort of development and learning begin?

10. What type of challenges did Montessori face during her education and early career?

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