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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Montessori's choice in professions different?
(a) Her parents disapproved.
(b) She was not smart enough for the profession.
(c) There was no female precedent.
(d) She knew nothing about the profession.

2. When Montessori gave up her medical practice to focus on her teaching, where was she invited a number of times?
(a) England.
(b) Japan.
(c) America.
(d) Asia.

3. What groups of people were often placed in mental institutions during the time Montessori began working?
(a) Foreigners.
(b) Intellects.
(c) Mentally retarded.
(d) Criminals.

4. What does Standing state, in Book 1, Chapter 2 , Montessori was a champion for?
(a) Separation.
(b) Wealth distribution.
(c) Peace.
(d) Taxes.

5. When given the chance, how does the Montessori method suggest children will function?
(a) As a harmonious group.
(b) Independently.
(c) As adults.
(d) Chaotically.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Montessori call the 1900s?

2. Standing states that there was not a female precedent for the work Montessori was doing, what does the author mean by "female precedent"?

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

4. After finding it too difficult to continue her work in Italy, where did Montessori go to continue her work?

5. Who persecuted Montessori's schools and teaching methods?

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