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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, The First Turning, American High (1946-1964).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens during a third turning?
(a) Elder prophets die.
(b) Nomads are born.
(c) Artists become elders.
(d) Heroes are young adults.

2. What comprises the Fourth Turning according to the authors?
(a) Utopia.
(b) Help and compassion.
(c) A saecular revolution.
(d) The past turning.

3. How often does each saeculum in the United States last?
(a) 150-200 years.
(b) A decade.
(c) We don't know yet.
(d) 80-100 years.

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

5. The authors say that what comprises circular cycles?
(a) Four weather elements.
(b) Four seasons.
(c) Three stages of life.
(d) Each century.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the First Turning, what was the American family like?

2. What has the Third Turning brought to living standards?

3. What do all major cultures acknowledge according to the authors?

4. What do young adults act like in the general cycle of life according to the authors?

5. Through what do the cycles require rebirth?

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