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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the authors suggest Americans prevent the Fourth Turning?
(a) Americans should engage in politics.
(b) Americans cannot prevent the Fourth Turning.
(c) Americans can rely on tradition.
(d) Americans should keep conflict to a minimum.

2. 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 lack of self-worth.
(d) Their dismal education.

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

4. According to the authors, what did the 1860 Fourth Turning grow out of?
(a) A lack of money.
(b) A refusal to stay with seasonal activities.
(c) A seemingly stable North and South compromise.
(d) A change in the government.

5. What do Prophets do during a Second Turning according to the authors?
(a) Create art and writings.
(b) Challenge the failing value-stystem of older institutions.
(c) Stay in seclusion.
(d) Attend medical and law school.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As the book closes, what do the authors emphasize that Americans should understand about time?

3. According to the authors, what will Boomers' old age be full of?

4. In 1984, what happened to social structures of unity according to the authors?

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

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