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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Gray Champions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How frequently do these cycles of history repeat themselves?
(a) Throughout a century.
(b) Throughout a decade.
(c) Over similar lengths of time.
(d) Over dissimilar lengths of time.

2. What has the Third Turning brought to living standards?
(a) Tragedy.
(b) Improvements.
(c) Danger.
(d) Conflict.

3. When is the cycle of archetypes formed according to the authors?
(a) During great harmony.
(b) Between opposing generations in the circle.
(c) During types of wealth.
(d) In years of war.

4. What happens in 'cyclical time' according to the authors?
(a) History hurts the minority.
(b) History repeats itself with only temporary progress.
(c) History starts and stops frequently.
(d) History cannot complete its beginnings.

5. What does a gray champion tell about a time period?
(a) The period had many accomplishments.
(b) The period gave hope to many.
(c) The period was one of great peril.
(d) The period was one of wealth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the authors believe Americans have lost?

2. When a time period produces a revolutionary change, what stage are the 'heroes'?

3. What fascinated the Romans according to the authors?

4. According to the authors, Americans identify generations by determining what?

5. How do the authors and other historians view cycles of war?

(see the answer key)

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