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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. In "Liberty in Education & the Montessori Directress," what does the role of the Montessori teacher resemble?
(a) A tyrant.
(b) A friend.
(c) A guardian angel.
(d) A mother.

2. According to Montessori, what sets the tune of development and the creation of self?
(a) The body.
(b) The mind.
(c) Adults.
(d) The soul.

3. According to Montessori, what occurs when a child is criticized too much be an adult?
(a) He gives up.
(b) He becomes oppressed.
(c) He tries harder.
(d) He becomes confident.

4. What did Montessori suggest may occur if a child is exposed to imaginary things to early in life?
(a) Enhance their imagination.
(b) Hinder their imagination.
(c) Stop exploration.
(d) Develop unwarrented fears.

5. What is the aim of practicing life tasks such as domestic chores?
(a) Keep children busy.
(b) To assist development.
(c) Help keep the room clean.
(d) Allow for movement.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Size, Movement, Instinct, Reason," what does Standing suggest is a fundamental feature about the physical aspects of the Montessori classroom?

2. According to Montessori, why is oppression of children strange?

3. In "Size, Movement, Instinct, Reason," what does the author suggest about the development of a child when they are first born?

4. In terms of reading fairy tales to children, what is a main factor when considering the appropriateness of this?

5. What is considered a good class size in a Montessori classroom?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the Montessori method keep a young child in a limited circle within the prepared environment?

2. In "The Fundamental Problem & Prepared Environment," what ways do children right oppression?

3. According to Montessori, how does concentration play a role in the normalization of a child?

4. What are some things that a Montessori teacher may teach directly to younger children?

5. According to the Montessori philosophy, how are actions of grace and courtesy to be taught?

6. According to Standing, what was Montessroi's view on the nature of play?

7. According to "Liberty in Education & the Montessori Directress," how is it possible to be independent but not free?

8. How did Montessori suggest one corrects deviations in learning and development?

9. What is the significance of the physical aspects of the Montessori classroom?

10. What is meant by Weltanschauung?

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