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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. During the First Turning, why did Americans become conformists?
(a) Their overly-educated youth.
(b) Their confidence.
(c) Their new technology.
(d) Their lack of money.

2. Under what conditions did the Baby Boomers grow up according to the authors?
(a) They sufferred as child laborers.
(b) They understood difficult financial times.
(c) They were spoiled and lacked discipline.
(d) They wre treated harshly.

3. When does a generation come to be recognized?
(a) When it has power.
(b) When it finishes school.
(c) When it reaches young adulthood.
(d) When it reproduces.

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

5. How do Americans view the First Turning according to the authors?
(a) As a 'low.'
(b) As a 'high.'
(c) As depressing.
(d) As promising.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Heroes do during a Fourth Turning according to the authors?

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

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

4. What hit the Lost Generation hard?

5. What is reflected in future generations according to the authors?

(see the answer key)

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