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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to the authors, how should Americans prepare for the next season, economically?
(a) Families should save their money.
(b) People should donate to their communities.
(c) Families should save money but live well.
(d) People should shop freely.

3. How do the authors argue that we should feel about the Fourth Turning?
(a) Aware.
(b) Scared.
(c) Unlimited.
(d) Limited.

4. Why should Americans avoid being ideological according to the authors?
(a) No ideology helps the future.
(b) Ideological ideas never succeed.
(c) Ideological ideas are against God.
(d) No ideology is above the seasons.

5. In preparation, how do the authors think parents should raise children?
(a) With extra care.
(b) With emotions disregarded.
(c) Without spoiling them.
(d) Without coddling them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of eras are Fourth Turnings?

2. When do the authors predict the resolution of the Fourth Turning might come?

3. As the authors believe, what does the Silent Generation realize as they become 'neoseniors'?

4. In preparation, how do the authors think Americans should solve local problems?

5. Who do the authors give the responsibility to concerning history at the end of the next saeculum?

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