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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 were Jefferson and Reagan considered?
(a) Elder prophets.
(b) Heroes.
(c) Artists.
(d) Nomads.

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

3. What was the generational cycle of 1740?
(a) The Family Values Generation.
(b) Philadelphia's Growing Generation.
(c) Jonathan Edward's Awakening Generation.
(d) Washington's Country Generation.

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

5. What happened economically during the Second Turning?
(a) Small gains.
(b) Huge decline.
(c) Stagnant movement.
(d) Enormous growth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do cycles in major cultures share according to the authors?

2. What happens during a third turning?

3. How do many historians record cycles?

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

5. What represents the Baby Boomers according to the authors?

(see the answer key)

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