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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Artists do during a Second Turning according to the authors?

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

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

4. Why should Americans avoid being ideological according to the authors?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast two turnings. What do their differences and similarities say about the concept of turnings?

Essay Topic 2

Critique the authors' presentation of this material. Was it interesting and clear, or dull and muddled? Explain your decision with examples.

Essay Topic 3

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

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