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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, A Fourth Turning Prophecy.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What were Jackson, Woodrow Wilson and Colin Powell considered?
(a) Nomads.
(b) Elder prophets.
(c) Artists.
(d) Heroes.

3. When a time period produces a revolutionary change, what stage are the 'children'?
(a) Heroes.
(b) Nomads.
(c) Artists.
(d) Prophets.

4. What were John Adams and Dwight Eisenhower considered?
(a) Elder prophets.
(b) Artists.
(c) Nomads.
(d) Heroes.

5. What are examples of social indicators?
(a) Transportation means.
(b) Wage growth and political activism.
(c) Death rate.
(d) Clothing styles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do seasons occur according to the authors?

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

3. What describes the Baby Boomers' educations according to the authors?

4. From their order of experiences, what do the authors say generations form?

5. During the Third Turning, what happens to institutions according to the authors?

(see the answer key)

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