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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What comprises the Second Turning according to the authors?

2. How often do new generations develop?

3. What happens to the New Prophets during the First Turning?

4. During the Third Turning, what happens to institutions according to the authors?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the authors' recommendations concerning seasonal activities?

2. What hope do the authors have for the New Silent Generation?

3. What is the general cycle of life as presented in Chapter 3, Seasons of Life?

4. Why does the name 'gray champion' fit an elder prophet?

5. What is the significance of the time it takes for a generation to be recognized as the authors present this information?

6. How do the 'cabbage patch kids' raising influence their adulthood according to the authors?

7. Looking at the authors' information, why would the spirit of America decay during the Fourth Turning?

8. Why do generations often define themselves against the shadow of the generation two steps prior to them, according to the authors?

9. How did 13ers feel about America during the Second Turning according to the authors?

10. According to the authors, what struggles do the Boomers face as they age?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast two turnings. What do their differences and similarities say about the concept of turnings?

Essay Topic 2

What is the impact of this book to regular Americans? Was there an in impact at its publication? Is there one now?

Essay Topic 3

How do the concepts of religion and mythology play a role in the book?

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