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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Part Two : Chapter 1, Exploration, Development &.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Montessori fortunate to have had?
(a) A lot of friends.
(b) A job as a teacher.
(c) Educational opportunities.
(d) Rich parents.

2. Standing uses the expression 'Young Explorer'; what does he state is unique about the young explorer?
(a) He loses interest easily.
(b) He is never idle.
(c) He asks many questions.
(d) He rarely challenges himself.

3. Where did Montessori and her parents move so she could go to a better school?
(a) France.
(b) New York.
(c) Rome.
(d) Brussels.

4. As Montessori began working for underprivileged children, she had two assistants and how many children?
(a) 30.
(b) 50.
(c) 60.
(d) 40.

5. What does Standing suggests that this book could be used as, despite its label as a biography?
(a) A University textbook.
(b) A Noble Prize winner.
(c) An elementary school book.
(d) A door stop.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Standing state is the strength of this book?

2. When Montessori gave up her medical practice to focus on her teaching, where was she invited a number of times?

3. Where did Montessori find work after completing her schooling?

4. Where can the reader find additional details about the Montessori method?

5. Who was one of Montessori's Italian sponsors?

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