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