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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, how does the child absorb information from the environment?
(a) By living.
(b) Hearing a lecture.
(c) Direct education.
(d) Feeling.

2. 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) Admit defeat.
(b) Become humble.
(c) Understand the child.
(d) Know all the answers.

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

4. At what age do many educational professional (non Montessori) feel children should learn how to read?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 3 years.
(c) 7 years.
(d) 2 years.

5. According to Standing, in "Practical Life & Mental Processes," what does silence create?
(a) Calm students.
(b) A peaceful class.
(c) A calm teacher.
(d) Immobility.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Montessori method distinguish itself from other educational models?

2. In "Practical Life & Mental Processes," what does Standing suggest is a conquest to be won by humans?

3. What process does not complete itself for several years after birth and can be fostered by the Montessori school?

4. According to Standing, what is the purpose of the prepared educational environment?

5. In "The Fundamental Problem & Prepared Environment," what did Montessori say about universal oppression in relation to children?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why can it be said that the Montessori method revels the true nature of children?

4. When did Montessori disagree with Froebels use of free play and make believe?

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

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

7. What is meant by Weltanschauung?

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

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

10. What are 3 of the 14 main rules for the teacher in relation to the environment?

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