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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. As the authors believe, what does the Silent Generation realize as they become 'neoseniors'?
(a) Their children dislike them.
(b) They are the greatest generation.
(c) They have accomplished little.
(d) They have not saved enouch money.

2. What happens to the New Prophets during the First Turning?
(a) New Prophets gain money.
(b) New Prophets head to college.
(c) New Prophets head to the job market.
(d) New Prophets are born.

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

4. How do the authors present American history?
(a) They present it from present day backward.
(b) They divide chapters by generations.
(c) They show different US presidents' points of view.
(d) They turn history into prophesy.

5. When was Generation X discovered?
(a) 1992.
(b) 1990.
(c) 1999.
(d) 1984.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is another name for a 'gray champion'?

2. What do Artists do during a Second Turning according to the authors?

3. What year does the book's introduction address?

4. According to the authors, what do Awakenings embody?

5. What happens during a second turning?

(see the answer key)

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