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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, A Fourth Turning Prophecy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the First Turning, what was the American family like?
(a) Tired and cruel.
(b) Broken and spiritless.
(c) Beyond question and suburban.
(d) Simple and plain.

2. As the authors believe, what does the Silent Generation realize as they become 'neoseniors'?
(a) They are the greatest generation.
(b) They have not saved enouch money.
(c) Their children dislike them.
(d) They have accomplished little.

3. According to the authors, what do Artists do during Third Turnings?
(a) Grow religious conflicts.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Save money.
(d) Speed up social change.

4. What was the generational cycle of 1790?
(a) The Pre-Civil War Generation.
(b) John Wesley's Methodist Generation.
(c) Thomas Jefferson's Republican Generation.
(d) George Whitefield's Writing Generation.

5. What year does the book's introduction address?
(a) 1997.
(b) 1984.
(c) 2010.
(d) 1902.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has the Third Turning brought to living standards?

2. When a time period produces a revolutionary change, what stage are the 'heroes'?

3. What describes the Baby Boomers' educations according to the authors?

4. What is the most recent second turning according to the authors?

5. What comprises the Third Turning according to the authors?

(see the answer key)

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