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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 did the Silent Generation wear?
(a) Loud colors and makeup.
(b) Expensive clothing.
(c) Jeans.
(d) Gray flannel suit.

2. How do generations often define themselves according to the authors?
(a) By whatever the media says about them.
(b) Against the shadow of the generation two steps prior to them.
(c) By the former generation.
(d) With their parents' generation.

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

4. What were Jackson, Woodrow Wilson and Colin Powell considered?
(a) Heroes.
(b) Nomads.
(c) Artists.
(d) Elder prophets.

5. Where do seasons occur according to the authors?
(a) At historical museums.
(b) Outdoors, four times a year.
(c) Within the education system.
(d) Across and within generations.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does a generation come to be recognized?

2. How often do new generations develop?

3. How does each generation experience each period of the cycle?

4. When a time period produces a revolutionary change, what stage are the 'children'?

5. What comprises the Second Turning according to the authors?

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