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

2. According to the authors, what did the 1773 Fourth Turning grow out of?
(a) A movement of breaking with family.
(b) An inability to find spies.
(c) A need to protect the new country.
(d) A smoldering discontent.

3. What in a Fourth Turning can be foreseen, according to the authors?
(a) A catalyst.
(b) A political takeover.
(c) A disagreement.
(d) A change of traditions.

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

5. When was the Silent Generation born?
(a) The 30s and 40s.
(b) 40s adn 50s.
(c) 50s and 60s.
(d) Present day.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do children do in the general cycle of life according to the authors?

2. Where do seasons occur according to the authors?

3. In determining a generation, what should one look for according to the authors?

4. According to the authors, Americans identify generations by determining what?

5. What do Prophets do during a Fourth Turning according to the authors?

(see the answer key)

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