2. In preparation for the Fourth Turning, what do the authors think Americans should do with institutions?
(a) Save them.
(b) Ignore them.
(c) Experiment with them.
(d) Throw money at them.

3. Who do the authors give the responsibility to concerning history at the end of the next saeculum?
(a) Politicians.
(b) Other countries.
(c) Americans.
(d) God.

4. As the book closes, what do the authors emphasize that Americans should understand about time?
(a) It is not cyclial.
(b) It is not linear.
(c) It never begins anew.
(d) God controls time.

5. What will the pre-crisis years see in the Fourth Turning according to the authors?
(a) Increasing distrust of the government.
(b) Hope in new politicians.
(c) Struggles with Elders.
(d) Disappearance of family values.

6. According to the authors, what will Boomers' old age be full of?
(a) Political activity.
(b) Entertainment.
(c) Hard work.
(d) Ethos of self-denial.

7. According to the authors, what do Awakenings embody?
(a) Strong extremes between cultural symbols.
(b) Male and female role reversals.
(c) Strong family ties.
(d) Creations of beauty in architecture.

8. What is an example that the authors give about a major event that the next cycle might bring?
(a) The end of mankind.
(b) The end of religious beliefs.
(c) Medical overhauls.
(d) Transportation changes.

9. According to the authors, what will the 13ers bring to mid-life during the Fourth Turning?
(a) Their lack of social awareness.
(b) Their self-confidence.
(c) Their dismal education.
(d) Their lack of self-worth.

10. In 1984, what happened to social structures of unity according to the authors?
(a) They had collapsed.
(b) They grew stronger.
(c) Artists began fixing them.
(d) They showed signs of weakness.

11. If Americans miss opportunities for accomplishment, how do the authors say they are incorrectly viewing history?
(a) As inevitable progress.
(b) As unimportant.
(c) As inevitable decline.
(d) Inevitable decline.

12. In pre-crisis years, how do the authors predict people will feel about government benefits?
(a) Thankful for them.
(b) Entitled to them.
(c) Distrustful of them.
(d) Distant from them.

13. What should Americans avoid "today" according to the authors?
(a) Being ideological.
(b) Saving money.
(c) Creating controversy.
(d) Gaining power.

14. What will Boomers want to do during economic trouble according to the authors?
(a) Maintain their high-consuption life styles.
(b) Start community programs.
(c) Become frugal homebodies.
(d) Keep their children in line.

15. How do the authors end the book?
(a) Asking questions for the future.
(b) Providing warnings.
(c) Reciting history lessons.
(d) Giving facts of our futures.