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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What brought out Americans' spiritual searching during the Second Turning according to the authors?
(a) Opposition to the Nixon Administration.
(b) The Moon Landing and Woodstock.
(c) Both Kennedy brothers' deaths.
(d) Racial inequality.

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

3. When do the authors predict the catalyst even of the Fourth Turning occurring?
(a) 1959.
(b) 2000.
(c) 1997.
(d) 2005.

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

5. What in a Fourth Turning can be foreseen, according to the authors?
(a) A disagreement.
(b) A change of traditions.
(c) A political takeover.
(d) A catalyst.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the authors suggest Americans prevent the Fourth Turning?

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

3. What are Americans all part of according to the authors?

4. In 1984, what was a part of American life according to the authors?

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

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