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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. When does a generation come to be recognized?
2. In America's saeculum in the First Turning, what is the range of the period?
3. What was the generational cycle of 1740?
4. In determining a generation, what should one look for according to the authors?
5. How do many historians record cycles?
Short Essay Questions
1. What catalyst occurred during our Fourth Turning from the authors' viewpoint?
2. What do the authors think about the upcoming Fourth Turning?
3. As the authors present the information, why did the Second Turning come about at the time of Kennedy's assassination?
4. What hope do the authors have for the New Silent Generation?
5. How do rhythms coexist with free will and the role of accidents?
6. Why is a First Turning called a 'high'?
7. According to the authors, why did Vietnam destroy the GI Generation's endless confidence?
8. Why do the authors think Americans do not recognize cycles?
9. What should individual Americans do to prepare for the Fourth Turning according to the authors?
10. What is the correct time that this chapter presents for Americans to embrace?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Do the authors maintain an objective tone about historical events? Is this a necessary tone? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
What is the overall greatest conflict Americans face? Use the book to support your decision.
Essay Topic 3
From reading the book, are the authors correct to worry about our country? Why?
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