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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. What did the Silent Generation wear?

2. Under what conditions did the Baby Boomers grow up according to the authors?

3. How often do new generations develop?

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

5. During the Third Turning, what happens to institutions according to the authors?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Western history, how do historians often present periodic history?

2. Why do generations often define themselves against the shadow of the generation two steps prior to them, according to the authors?

3. What did the authors predict about the economy, and has that happened?

4. How do rhythms coexist with free will and the role of accidents?

5. What should individual Americans do to prepare for the Fourth Turning according to the authors?

6. What catalyst occurred during our Fourth Turning from the authors' viewpoint?

7. How did 13ers feel about America during the Second Turning according to the authors?

8. Why do the authors say present-day Americans have an image of America's First Turning as a 'high'?

9. How did the Baby Boomers behave during the First Turning according to the authors?

10. What is the general cycle of life as presented in Chapter 3, Seasons of Life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Look at the three great philosophies of time. Which philosophy best works with America's history? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Research the authors' backgrounds. Did their background influence the writing of this book in any way? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast two turnings. What do their differences and similarities say about the concept of turnings?

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