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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. According to Montessori, what tends to occur when groups gather together, such as boys grouping together and girls grouping together?
(a) Sexual divisions.
(b) Herd instinct.
(c) Gang mentality.
(d) Group instinct.

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

3. What were the rooms called where the children had adult guidance and time for freedom?
(a) Children's Rooms.
(b) Children's Houses.
(c) Learning Areas.
(d) Montessori Rooms.

4. According to Montessori, when does the ability to reason begin to strengthen?
(a) 6-12 years.
(b) 12-15 years.
(c) Adulthood.
(d) 3-6 years.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Montessori, what is suggested by the fact that from ages 6-12, there are fewer incidences of illness and mortality?

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

3. In terms of time, what is first created in the child's mind in order to comprehend time?

4. Why are children initially unaware of cause and effect?

5. What was one limitation Montessori had for continuing her schools?

Short Essay Questions

1. Based on the preface to this book, what is significant about the work Montessori did?

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

3. What type of offers did Montessori receive to travel to America and continue her work there?

4. According to Montessori, why are the different types of metamorphosis important in education?

5. How did Montessori use tool in teaching abstract ideas?

6. What does Standing state goes along with exploration?

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

8. According to Montessori, children have an interesting concept of time; how is this concept different from that of an adult?

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

10. Why does Standing suggest that Montessori was fortunate when it came to education?

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