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