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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the authors, what did the 1929 Fourth Turning grow out of?

2. As the book closes, what do the authors emphasize that Americans should understand about time?

3. When was the book published?

4. During the Second Turning, what did most Americans strive to become according to the authors?

5. What will the catalyst of the Fourth Turning trigger according to the authors?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do the concepts of religion and mythology play a role in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Do the authors prove that cycles are circular in a "perfect and unbreakable repetition"? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Is the theme of this book important? That is, should Americans value such information?

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