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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, The Eternal Return.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the authors argue that we should feel about the Fourth Turning?
(a) Aware.
(b) Scared.
(c) Unlimited.
(d) Limited.

2. Throughout the Unraveling, what does the Silent Generation prefer according to the authors?
(a) Quiet retreats.
(b) Honesty and tradition.
(c) A yuppie lifestyle.
(d) Loud parties.

3. What do children do in the general cycle of life according to the authors?
(a) Steal.
(b) Eat.
(c) Grow.
(d) Complain.

4. What do Artists do during a Second Turning according to the authors?
(a) Gain more educations.
(b) Ignore the youth.
(c) Try to improve society.
(d) Give away wealth.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As the authors believe, what does the Silent Generation realize as they become 'neoseniors'?

2. How do crisis eras begin?

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

4. How do the authors suggest Americans prevent the Fourth Turning?

5. What do Prophets do during a Second Turning according to the authors?

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