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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 Standing, what is the nature of the psychic life of man?
(a) It goes on for ever.
(b) It is only present in the intelligent.
(c) It ends quickly.
(d) It is repressed.

2. According to Standing, what is the problem with comparing Montessori's method with Froebel?
(a) Froebel's method is based on strict discipline.
(b) Maria's method has disappeared.
(c) Maria's method is based on strict discipline.
(d) Froebel's method has disappeared.

3. Rather than to teach children, what is the true goal of the Montessori method?
(a) Direct energy.
(b) Increase patience.
(c) Force learning.
(d) Foster thought.

4. In "Liberty in Education & the Montessori Directress," what does Standing suggests is needed for a teacher to avoid demanding things of a child in the Montessori classroom?
(a) Experience.
(b) Faith.
(c) Understanding.
(d) Education.

5. According to Montessori, what must a a teacher do in order to no longer look at herself as someone with a duty to push children forward?
(a) Become humble.
(b) Know all the answers.
(c) Admit defeat.
(d) Understand the child.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Montessori method try to encourage concerning silence?

2. What did Montessori suggest the human grows principally during the fires year of life?

3. What must not be the only concern when designing a Montessori classroom?

4. What are the material called that are used in Montessori's classrooms?

5. What simile about children is used by both Montessori and Froebel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the two factors involved in the success of the prepared environment?

2. What are the possibilities of an individual who is a slave or who has limited freedom?

3. What is necessary for a student to engage in a certain activity?

4. According to Standing, what is one mistake some may make in developing or overseeing a Montessori school?

5. What is the different between the teaching in a Froebel school compared to a teacher in a Montessori school?

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

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

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

9. According to Standing, what are the two classifications of practical life exercises?

10. According to Standing, what is an example of a limitation in material for a child?

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