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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 are the two streams of development?
(a) Conscious and unconscious.
(b) Physical and unconscious.
(c) Mental and metaphysical.
(d) Mental and physical.

2. What groups of people were often placed in mental institutions during the time Montessori began working?
(a) Criminals.
(b) Intellects.
(c) Foreigners.
(d) Mentally retarded.

3. Where did Montessori find work after completing her schooling?
(a) Hospital.
(b) University.
(c) Factory.
(d) Insane asylum.

4. What is a famous characteristic of the Montessori school?
(a) There is not direction.
(b) Children have a lot of play time.
(c) Children are content doing their work.
(d) Children are very disciplined through the use of rules.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During the time discussed in "Introductory Materials, Preparations & Discovery," what does Montessori discover about those she helped?

2. What is the only organization designed to represent and promote the principles of the Montessori method?

3. What did Montessori feel would happen if one provides direct help for a child's mental growth needs during 0-6 year old?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What was the result of Montessori's work with the children in Rome?

3. How does Standing discuss the importance of order in children?

4. What type of qualities was Montessori able to nourish in the children based on her teaching methods?

5. According to Montessori, what is the difference between an external and internal aim to work?

6. How did Montessori suggest the various sensitive periods in infants should be fostered?

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

8. According to Montessori, why is human development compared to a succession of new births?

9. In "Development," Standing notes a crossroads in Montessori's life. What was this crossroad and the result?

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

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