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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Part 4 : Chapter 1, XV & XVI: The Fundamental Problem & Prepared Environment.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For learning in the Montessori classroom to be successful, what is presented to the children?
(a) Rewards.
(b) Options for learning.
(c) Options for free activities.
(d) Punishments.

2. According to Montessori, what is a sensitive period?
(a) Increased emotional time.
(b) Puberty.
(c) Period where deviations may occur.
(d) A period of increased ability to learn.

3. What is an natural and important factor to children's learning according to Standing in "Work, Sensorial, Normalcy"?
(a) External thinking.
(b) Internal thinking.
(c) Repetition.
(d) Receiving answers from adults.

4. According to Montessori, what tends to occur when groups gather together, such as boys grouping together and girls grouping together?
(a) Group instinct.
(b) Gang mentality.
(c) Herd instinct.
(d) Sexual divisions.

5. What type of interaction occurs in a traditional classroom?
(a) Teacher-Child-Envorinment.
(b) Child-Environemnt.
(c) Teacher-Environment.
(d) Teacher-Child.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Development," what were children given in a Montessori classroom that was evident through their obedience toward adults and ability to strive for perfection on their own terms?

2. What does Aristotelian philosophy suggest about theories that separate the soul and body?

3. According to Standing, what happens when the obstacles are removed from the path of the children?

4. How did Montessori begin trying to help those less fortunate?

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

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