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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, The First Turning, American High (1946-1964).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens during the fourth tide?
(a) Nomads are born.
(b) Artists become elders.
(c) The heroes are young adults.
(d) Elder prophets die.

2. When a time period produces a revolutionary change, what stage are the 'heroes'?
(a) Birth.
(b) Elder.
(c) Midlife.
(d) Young adults.

3. During the Third Turning, what happens to institutions according to the authors?
(a) They destroy themselves.
(b) The strengthen.
(c) They gain momentum.
(d) They weaken.

4. What do the authors believe Americans have lost?
(a) The correct use of money.
(b) The healthy part of life.
(c) The proper philosophy of time.
(d) The proper belief in education.

5. What happens in 'linear time' according to the authors?
(a) It brings depression and we expect the worst.
(b) It brings inflation.
(c) It creates chaos.
(d) It brings hope and we never expect catastrophe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens in 'cyclical time' according to the authors?

2. Who controlled much of the world during the First Turning?

3. What do the authors think Americans could learn from historical cycles?

4. How often do new generations develop?

5. What was the generational cycle of 1740?

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