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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, The Eternal Return.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Medieval Christianity replace?
(a) The Roman Empire.
(b) The Vikings.
(c) The Etruscans.
(d) The Victorians.

2. Why should Americans avoid being ideological according to the authors?
(a) Ideological ideas never succeed.
(b) No ideology is above the seasons.
(c) Ideological ideas are against God.
(d) No ideology helps the future.

3. What happens in 'chaotic time' according to the authors?
(a) History quickly finishes.
(b) History brings happiness.
(c) History repeats itself.
(d) History has no path.

4. What were Jefferson and Reagan considered?
(a) Nomads.
(b) Heroes.
(c) Elder prophets.
(d) Artists.

5. How are revitalizations divided?
(a) By gender roles.
(b) Into saeculums.
(c) Through monetary means.
(d) Within communities.

Short Answer Questions

1. In preparation, how do the authors think parents should raise children?

2. What do Awakenings do for people according to the authors?

3. What is the most recent second turning according to the authors?

4. Why are the men of Mt. Rushmore together according to the authors?

5. What do elders do in the general cycle of life according to the authors?

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