The Future Is History by Masha Gessen

1. What is the primary focus of 'The Future Is History'?

A) The rise of authoritarianism in Russia
B) The history of the Cold War
C) The impact of technology on society
D) The life of Masha Gessen

2. Which regime does Masha Gessen critically analyze in the book?

A) Stalin's regime
B) Boris Yeltsin's regime
C) Nikita Khrushchev's regime
D) Vladimir Putin's regime

3. What narrative technique does Gessen employ in the book?

A) Chronological storytelling
B) Interweaving personal stories with political analysis
C) Dramatization of historical events
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 is manipulated by political powers
D) It fades quickly with time

5. In which year was 'The Future Is History' published?

A) 2015
B) 2016
C) 2017
D) 2018

6. What central theme does Gessen discuss regarding the past?

A) How it is reshaped by those in power
B) Its absolute truth
C) Its irrelevance to the present
D) Its static nature

7. Which type of government structure is critiqued in Gessen's work?

A) Communism
B) Authoritarianism
C) Democracy
D) Monarchy

8. What impact did the 2011 protests have according to Gessen?

A) They were crucial but ultimately suppressed
B) They led to significant reforms
C) They had no impact
D) They united all citizens

9. Which social issue is addressed in 'The Future Is History'?

A) LGBTQ+ rights in Russia
B) Cultural heritage preservation
C) Unemployment rates in Russia
D) Environmental issues

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