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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. In "Exploration, Development," what does Standing suggest is the reasoning some put behind the children's ability to work on their own in a Montessori classroom?
(a) Strong discipline.
(b) They are given directions before visitors come in.
(c) They are simply playing and not learning.
(d) Hypnotic influnce.
2. Standing uses the expression 'Young Explorer'; what does he state is unique about the young explorer?
(a) He rarely challenges himself.
(b) He asks many questions.
(c) He loses interest easily.
(d) He is never idle.
3. In "Exploration, Development," how does Standing describe the type of work that occurs among the children?
(a) Forced.
(b) Spontaneous and voluntary.
(c) Fast paced.
(d) Slow and calculated.
4. What type of work does the Montessori school promote?
(a) Child-Adult paired work.
(b) Group work.
(c) Student-student paired work.
(d) Independent work.
5. What does Standing state is the strength of this book?
(a) Explanation of the Montessori principles.
(b) Grammar.
(c) Discussion of Maria's life.
(d) Discussion of traditional education.
Short Answer Questions
1. In "Development," what was unique about what children are able to do in a Montessori classroom in terms of their mistakes?
2. How does Standing state a Montessori teacher should attend to the children?
3. What does Standing compare the universe to when discussing how a child may see it?
4. What does Standing state about the existence of the body as a baby experiences it?
5. Standing states that there was not a female precedent for the work Montessori was doing, what does the author mean by "female precedent"?
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