2. By 1984, what had Boomers realized according to the authors?
(a) They wanted to change their pasts.
(b) They needed to retire.
(c) They needed to free their children.
(d) They had indulged themselves.

3. According to the authors, what do Artists do during Third Turnings?
(a) Speed up social change.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Grow religious conflicts.
(d) Save money.

4. When was the spirit of America at its height according to the authors?
(a) The start of World War II.
(b) The end of equal rights conflict.
(c) The start of the Vietnam conflict.
(d) The end of World War II.

5. Throughout the Unraveling, what does the Silent Generation avoid according to the authors?
(a) The humdrum of life.
(b) The peace of children.
(c) Saving money.
(d) Following rules and laws.

6. According to the authors, what do all Third Turnings consist of?
(a) Religion and education.
(b) Starvation and poverty.
(c) Shared goods and community.
(d) Social decay and individualism.

7. Who often misses seasonal changes according to the authors?
(a) Artists.
(b) Republicans and Democrats.
(c) Police.
(d) Elders.

8. If Americans engage in postseasonal behaviors, what do the authors say will happen?
(a) We will be unhappy.
(b) We will ruin new relationships.
(c) We will not save money.
(d) We will not understand our children.

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

10. What do Heroes do during a Fourth Turning according to the authors?
(a) Protect society.
(b) Produce the next crisis.
(c) Fight against the failures of social crusades.
(d) Keep traditions alive.

11. According to the authors, what did the 1929 Fourth Turning grow out of?
(a) The president's assassination.
(b) A keeping with customs.
(c) A materialistic 1920s.
(d) The demeaning attitudes of the majority.

12. What should Americans focus on "today" according to the authors?
(a) Technology and diversity.
(b) Values.
(c) Personal relationships.
(d) Social safety nets.

13. 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.

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

15. What will the Fourth Turning signal, according to the authors?
(a) The best parts of America.
(b) The revitalization of America's youth.
(c) Opportunities for the youth.
(d) The absolute bottom of the American spirit and its regeneration.