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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. By 1984, what emerged as the culture debate according to the authors?

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

4. How do the authors argue that we should feel about the Fourth Turning?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do the authors prove that cycles are circular in a "perfect and unbreakable repetition"? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Do the authors maintain an objective tone about historical events? Is this a necessary tone? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

How do the concepts of religion and mythology play a role in the book?

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