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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. As discussed in "Introductory Materials, Preparations & Discovery" based on Montessori's discovery, what was she initially able to do?
(a) Make more money.
(b) Open a school.
(c) Provided these individuals with equipment.
(d) Find a better job.

3. According to Montessori, what is suggested by the fact that from ages 6-12, there are fewer incidences of illness and mortality?
(a) This is a period of strength.
(b) There is a poor accounting of actual illnesses and deaths during this time.
(c) Children are immune to illness during this time.
(d) Children receive better medical care during this time.

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

5. According to Standing, what did Froebel call the inner relationships that children look for between things?
(a) Innerships.
(b) Cause and effects.
(c) Inner connexions.
(d) Common objects.

6. What did Montessori feel would happen if one provides direct help for a child's mental growth needs during 0-6 year old?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Stop growth.
(c) Impede growth.
(d) Speed up growth.

7. In addition to the qualities unique in children, what else does the Montessori method focus on?
(a) Relationships with parents.
(b) Competition among children.
(c) Changes as children age.
(d) Ability to read.

8. What does Standing state that small children often accept?
(a) Their dependance.
(b) The impossible.
(c) Only truth.
(d) Adult explanations.

9. According to Montessori, in addition to early childhood, what other stage of development is one of great transformation?
(a) Adulthood.
(b) 9 year olds.
(c) Toddler.
(d) Adolescence.

10. According to Montessori, what is the primary tool for learning in infants and very young children?
(a) Adult instruction.
(b) Hands.
(c) Feet.
(d) Mind.

11. Where did Montessori find work after completing her schooling?
(a) Factory.
(b) Insane asylum.
(c) Hospital.
(d) University.

12. What is the only organization designed to represent and promote the principles of the Montessori method?
(a) Association Montessori Internationale.
(b) Teachers for Montessori.
(c) The National Organized Teaching Association.
(d) Teachers for America.

13. In "Work, Sensorial, Normalcy," what does Standing mean by sensorial world?
(a) Conditioned learning.
(b) Required training.
(c) Complusion.
(d) An attachement to reality.

14. What does Standing suggests that this book could be used as, despite its label as a biography?
(a) A door stop.
(b) A University textbook.
(c) An elementary school book.
(d) A Noble Prize winner.

15. What does Standing suggest is a common property to cause and effect?
(a) Disinterest.
(b) Confusion.
(c) Fear.
(d) Interest and suprise.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Montessori, why it is important to have different educational principles for different stages of development?

2. What does Standing state, in Book 1, Chapter 2 , Montessori was a champion for?

3. According to Montessori, what is the child developing during the first epoch of his life?

4. According to Montessori, what tends to occur when groups gather together, such as boys grouping together and girls grouping together?

5. According to Montessori, what effects does the herd instinct have in boys?

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