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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Part 4 : Chapter 2, Liberty in Education & the Montessori Directress.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the goal of silence in the Montessori classroom?
(a) Hear your inner voice.
(b) Repect the learning in other classrooms.
(c) Provide a rest time for teachers.
(d) Provide a rest time for students.

3. In "Exploration, Development," how does Standing describe the type of work that occurs among the children?
(a) Forced.
(b) Fast paced.
(c) Slow and calculated.
(d) Spontaneous and voluntary.

4. According to Montessori, what is necessary for a child to be able to overcome or make right any misstep in the environment?
(a) Good problem solving skills.
(b) Rapport between the child and the environment.
(c) Abstract thinking.
(d) Concrete thinking.

5. What does Montessori feel the first step to teacher preparation should be?
(a) Mental preparation.
(b) Physical preparation.
(c) College degree.
(d) Spiritual preparation.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Montessori, what can be said about the adults feeling of oppressing their children?

2. In "The Fundamental Problem & Prepared Environment," Standing discusses a daydream of Montessori's concerning her wish to teach adults about dealing with children. What did she wish she could do?

3. According to Montessori, in addition to early childhood, what other stage of development is one of great transformation?

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?

5. According to Montessori, what occurs in terms of deviations, when an adult tries to help a child who does not need assistance?

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