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