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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Gray Champions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the American saecular cycle begin?
(a) In the beginning of Ango-American modernity.
(b) At the start of World War I.
(c) When King George III taxed America.
(d) During the Civil War.

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

3. What do gray champions do to the Fourth Turning?
(a) Bring the Fourth Turning to a climax.
(b) Create conflict in the Fourth Turning.
(c) Grow relationships during the Fourth Turning.
(d) Close the Fourth Turning.

4. What is the authors' fear as the book opens?
(a) The country is unraveling.
(b) People will not seriously read the book.
(c) History is being rewritten.
(d) Americans will not vote.

5. What has the Third Turning brought to living standards?
(a) Tragedy.
(b) Danger.
(c) Conflict.
(d) Improvements.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to individualism during the Third Turning according to the authors?

2. What did the Etruscans know?

3. What happens during a second turning?

4. The authors say that what comprises circular cycles?

5. Eventually, what happens to circular cycles?

(see the answer key)

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