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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the authors, what might happen if Americans weather our Fourth Turning well?

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

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

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

5. According to the authors, what do Heroes do during a Second Turning?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do the authors characterize present-day Americans? Is this a fair characterization?

Essay Topic 2

What is the impact of this book to regular Americans? Was there an in impact at its publication? Is there one now?

Essay Topic 3

From reading the book, are the authors correct to worry about our country? Why?

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