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The Future Is History by Masha Gessen - Test
Contributed by: Dixon
  • 1. What is the primary focus of 'The Future Is History'?
A) The rise of authoritarianism in Russia
B) The life of Masha Gessen
C) The history of the Cold War
D) The impact of technology on society
  • 2. Which regime does Masha Gessen critically analyze in the book?
A) Vladimir Putin's regime
B) Boris Yeltsin's regime
C) Stalin's regime
D) Nikita Khrushchev'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) Purely documentary style
D) Chronological storytelling
  • 4. What does Gessen argue about memory in the book?
A) It fades quickly with time
B) It is always historically accurate
C) It is manipulated by political powers
D) It is irrelevant to politics
  • 5. In which year was 'The Future Is History' published?
A) 2015
B) 2018
C) 2016
D) 2017
  • 6. What central theme does Gessen discuss regarding the past?
A) Its static nature
B) Its absolute truth
C) How it is reshaped by those in power
D) Its irrelevance to the present
  • 7. Which type of government structure is critiqued in Gessen's work?
A) Democracy
B) Communism
C) Authoritarianism
D) Monarchy
  • 8. What impact did the 2011 protests have according to Gessen?
A) They had no impact
B) They were crucial but ultimately suppressed
C) They led to significant reforms
D) They united all citizens
  • 9. Which social issue is addressed in 'The Future Is History'?
A) Unemployment rates in Russia
B) LGBTQ+ rights in Russia
C) Cultural heritage preservation
D) Environmental issues
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