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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Fourth Turnings in History.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Nomads do during a Fourth Turning according to the authors?
(a) Fight against the failures of social crusades.
(b) Produce the next crisis.
(c) Keep traditions alive.
(d) Protect society.

2. How often do new generations develop?
(a) Every 24-46 years.
(b) Every 17 to 24 years.
(c) About 10 years.
(d) Once every 50 years.

3. Where do seasons occur according to the authors?
(a) At historical museums.
(b) Within the education system.
(c) Across and within generations.
(d) Outdoors, four times a year.

4. How do crisis eras begin?
(a) With new presidents.
(b) With catalysts.
(c) With American disagreements with other countries.
(d) With the end of religion.

5. According to the authors, what did the 1929 Fourth Turning grow out of?
(a) A keeping with customs.
(b) A materialistic 1920s.
(c) The president's assassination.
(d) The demeaning attitudes of the majority.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who controlled much of the world during the First Turning?

2. According to the authors, what have people sought to redefine in the last 150 years?

3. How does the archetypal pattern begin?

4. What do generations do when they pass through a crisis according to the authors?

5. How do generations behave with the concept of 'acting according to your season' according to the authors?

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