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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. During the time discussed in "Introductory Materials, Preparations & Discovery," what does Montessori discover about those she helped?
(a) They were decipherable.
(b) They did not want help.
(c) They could not hear.
(d) They were usually rich.

3. What profession did Montessori eventually decide to pursue?
(a) Medicine.
(b) International Relations.
(c) Teaching.
(d) Business.

4. According to Montessori, what occurs in terms of deviations, when an adult tries to help a child who does not need assistance?
(a) Inhibition.
(b) Invasion.
(c) Failure to create.
(d) Freedom.

5. What element of a child's current activities did Montessori reduce and supplement with more structured activities?
(a) Free play.
(b) Nap time.
(c) Time outside.
(d) Reading time.

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

7. What does Standing state occurs naturally in children during the learning process?
(a) Frustration.
(b) Satisfaction.
(c) Repetition.
(d) Incorrect answers.

8. According to Montessori, when does the ability to reason begin to strengthen?
(a) 12-15 years.
(b) 3-6 years.
(c) Adulthood.
(d) 6-12 years.

9. What type of work does the Montessori school promote?
(a) Student-student paired work.
(b) Independent work.
(c) Child-Adult paired work.
(d) Group work.

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

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

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

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

14. Standing states that there was not a female precedent for the work Montessori was doing, what does the author mean by "female precedent"?
(a) No females could be paid for this work.
(b) No female had do it before.
(c) No females were interested in what she was doing.
(d) No females were allowed to do what Maria was doing.

15. What did Montessori call the 1900s?
(a) The Time for Change.
(b) The Century for the Teacher.
(c) The Century of the Child.
(d) The Educational Revolution.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the first stage of development, ranging from age 0-6 years, considered?

3. Standing uses the expression 'Young Explorer'; what does he state is unique about the young explorer?

4. What was Montessori fortunate to have had?

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

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