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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Part Three : Chapter 2, Practical Life & Mental Processes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Montessori's popularity grew, what did she realize about the reach of her teaching methods?
(a) They are limited to early childhood.
(b) They would not be understood in some countries.
(c) They can be taught to parents.
(d) They could be effective up to the University age.

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

3. What is the number one characteristic of a Montessori school?
(a) Children learn obedience first.
(b) Only gifted children receive privileges.
(c) State standards are taught.
(d) Children pursue their own interests.

4. What did Montessori value over words, according to a Catholic Priest that was quoted in "Development"?
(a) Deeds.
(b) Honesty.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Kindness.

5. In Size, Movement, Instinct, Reason," according to Standing, what is the first act of a man's life?
(a) Create intelligence.
(b) Learn to walk.
(c) Create humanity.
(d) Learn to breath.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What occurs when children learn a task at the right period of their learning, or sensitive time?

3. What was one thing Montessori would telling her international training courses about teaching?

4. What great philosopher felt that thinking about why a day is a day would be a waste of a day?

5. What process does not complete itself for several years after birth and can be fostered by the Montessori school?

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