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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. How frequently do these cycles of history repeat themselves?
(a) Throughout a decade.
(b) Over similar lengths of time.
(c) Throughout a century.
(d) Over dissimilar lengths of time.

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

3. What is reflected in future generations according to the authors?
(a) Death.
(b) Religious beliefs.
(c) The love for children.
(d) The repetition of a four part cycle.

4. When is the cycle of archetypes formed according to the authors?
(a) During types of wealth.
(b) During great harmony.
(c) Between opposing generations in the circle.
(d) In years of war.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens in 'chaotic time' according to the authors?

2. The authors say that present day Americans continue to acknowledge what periodic cycle?

3. When a time period produces a revolutionary change, what stage are the 'nomads'?

4. What will happen with a revolutionary change?

5. What do the authors think Americans could learn from historical cycles?

(see the answer key)

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