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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. What do generations do when they pass through a crisis according to the authors?
(a) Write so history is recorded.
(b) Produce a kind of institutional memory that is reflected through the next cycle of generations.
(c) Close down as a protective mechanism.
(d) Save money for happier times.

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

3. What was the GI Generation's reputation during the Second Turning according to the authors?
(a) The saddest group of men.
(b) The greatest generation.
(c) Peace keepers and homemakers.
(d) Homewreckers and school dropouts.

4. What happens in 'cyclical time' according to the authors?
(a) History hurts the minority.
(b) History repeats itself with only temporary progress.
(c) History starts and stops frequently.
(d) History cannot complete its beginnings.

5. What in a Fourth Turning cannot be foreseen, according to the authors?
(a) A monetary tragedy.
(b) Crises.
(c) A keeping with old ideas.
(d) An American civil war.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will Boomers want to do during economic trouble according to the authors?

2. What do midlifers do in the general cycle of life according to the authors?

3. If Americans miss opportunities for accomplishment, how do the authors say they are incorrectly viewing history?

4. Why are the men of Mt. Rushmore together according to the authors?

5. How do generations behave with the concept of 'acting according to your season' according to the authors?

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