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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 influences Americans' view of the First Turning according to the authors?
(a) Sustained marriages.
(b) Old classic television.
(c) Modern-set movies.
(d) Elaborate houses.

2. What happens in 'linear time' according to the authors?
(a) It brings inflation.
(b) It creates chaos.
(c) It brings depression and we expect the worst.
(d) It brings hope and we never expect catastrophe.

3. What was the First Turning's time period like?
(a) England's hold over America.
(b) American poverty and fear.
(c) American doubt and retreat.
(d) American dominance.

4. What do midlifers do in the general cycle of life according to the authors?
(a) Increase religious study.
(b) Wield power.
(c) Look toward retirement.
(d) Raise children.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How frequently do these cycles of history repeat themselves?

2. What happens during a first turning?

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

4. What do the authors mean when they state all cycles are circular?

5. What do gray champions do to the Fourth Turning?

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