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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, The Third Turning: Culture Wars (1984-2005?).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens during the fourth tide?
(a) Artists become elders.
(b) Nomads are born.
(c) Elder prophets die.
(d) The heroes are young adults.

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

3. Through what do the cycles require rebirth?
(a) Recreation.
(b) Connections.
(c) Work.
(d) Money.

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

5. What do cycles in major cultures share according to the authors?
(a) A changing of clothing styles.
(b) They follow several rules.
(c) A change in transportation.
(d) An idea of a male God.

Short Answer Questions

1. What comprises the First Turning according to the authors?

2. What was the generational cycle of 1790?

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

4. When a time period produces a revolutionary change, what stage are the 'children'?

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

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