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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," in talking about a day at a Montessori school, how did Montessori describe this?
(a) Controlled peace.
(b) Intense learning.
(c) A life which unfolds itself.
(d) Joyful chaos.

2. What type of interaction occurs in the Montessori classroom?
(a) Teacher-Environment.
(b) Teacher-Child-Environment.
(c) Child-Environment.
(d) Teacher-Child.

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

4. According to the beginning of "Liberty in Education & the Montessori Directress," how did the Montessori school define good education?
(a) Choice in Learning.
(b) Freedom in a Prepared Environment.
(c) Child Led Learning.
(d) Oppression Free Learning.

5. Why did Montessori suggests that the animal instinct to walk at birth is gone in humans?
(a) Infants are too pampered.
(b) It is unnecessary.
(c) We have the opportunity to create our movement.
(d) We have digressed as a species.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Standing do in "Montessori & Froebel" that is typically frowned upon in formal writing?

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

3. In "Liberty in Education & the Montessori Directress," what does Standing suggests is one of the most attractive features of being a Montessori teacher?

4. According to Montessori, what prompts a child to learn to speak?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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