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The Future Is History by Masha Gessen
  • 1. What is the primary focus of 'The Future Is History'?
A) The life of Masha Gessen
B) The impact of technology on society
C) The rise of authoritarianism in Russia
D) The history of the Cold War
  • 2. Which regime does Masha Gessen critically analyze in the book?
A) Nikita Khrushchev's regime
B) Vladimir Putin's regime
C) Boris Yeltsin's regime
D) Stalin's regime
  • 3. What narrative technique does Gessen employ in the book?
A) Purely documentary style
B) Interweaving personal stories with political analysis
C) Chronological storytelling
D) Dramatization of historical events
  • 4. What does Gessen argue about memory in the book?
A) It is irrelevant to politics
B) It is manipulated by political powers
C) It is always historically accurate
D) It fades quickly with time
  • 5. In which year was 'The Future Is History' published?
A) 2018
B) 2015
C) 2017
D) 2016
  • 6. What central theme does Gessen discuss regarding the past?
A) Its absolute truth
B) Its static nature
C) How it is reshaped by those in power
D) Its irrelevance to the present
  • 7. Which type of government structure is critiqued in Gessen's work?
A) Monarchy
B) Democracy
C) Authoritarianism
D) Communism
  • 8. What impact did the 2011 protests have according to Gessen?
A) They united all citizens
B) They led to significant reforms
C) They were crucial but ultimately suppressed
D) They had no impact
  • 9. Which social issue is addressed in 'The Future Is History'?
A) Cultural heritage preservation
B) Unemployment rates in Russia
C) LGBTQ+ rights in Russia
D) Environmental issues
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