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The Future Is History by Masha Gessen
  • 1. What is the primary focus of 'The Future Is History'?
A) The impact of technology on society
B) The life of Masha Gessen
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) Stalin's regime
B) Nikita Khrushchev's regime
C) Vladimir Putin's regime
D) Boris Yeltsin's regime
  • 3. What narrative technique does Gessen employ in the book?
A) Dramatization of historical events
B) Interweaving personal stories with political analysis
C) Chronological storytelling
D) Purely documentary style
  • 4. What does Gessen argue about memory in the book?
A) It is irrelevant to politics
B) It is always historically accurate
C) It fades quickly with time
D) It is manipulated by political powers
  • 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 static nature
B) Its absolute truth
C) Its irrelevance to the present
D) How it is reshaped by those in power
  • 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 led to significant reforms
B) They were crucial but ultimately suppressed
C) They united all citizens
D) They had no impact
  • 9. Which social issue is addressed in 'The Future Is History'?
A) LGBTQ+ rights in Russia
B) Unemployment rates in Russia
C) Cultural heritage preservation
D) Environmental issues
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