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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. What do some teachers feel is the only necessary component for a child to be expressing themselves?
(a) That they are active.
(b) They can teach others.
(c) They gets all the answers correct.
(d) They lose interest.

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

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

4. What are the material called that are used in Montessori's classrooms?
(a) Montessori gifts.
(b) Montessori documents.
(c) Montessori materials.
(d) Montessori tools.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aristotelian philosophy suggest about theories that separate the soul and body?

2. What did Froebel study as a young student?

3. When should a new Montessori school introduce didactic materials?

4. According to Standing, how did some visitors view unusual tasks seen in a Montessori classroom?

5. According to Standing, what is the highest form of spontaneous self-activity according to Froedlians?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. According to Standing, what are the three forms of precision in terms of the freedoms and the closed circle?

3. According to Montessori, what are the main factors of a child's life that may cause deviations?

4. According to Montessori, a perfectly prepared environment includes what type of information?

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

6. According to Montessori, how can the struggle between the adult and the child end?

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

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

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

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

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