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In Siberia by Colin Thubron
Contributed by: Dixon
  • 1. What is the primary focus of Colin Thubron's 'In Siberia'?
A) The history of the Soviet Union.
B) The exploration of Siberia's landscapes and cultures.
C) An economic analysis of Russia.
D) A fictional story set in Moscow.
  • 2. Which mode of transportation does Thubron primarily use in his travels?
A) Car.
B) Walking.
C) Train.
D) Bicycle.
  • 3. Which Siberian city is notably mentioned in Thubron's journey?
A) Yakutsk.
B) Vladivostok.
C) Irkutsk.
D) Nizhny Novgorod.
  • 4. Thubron often reflects on the population's relationship with what?
A) Education.
B) Nature.
C) Technology.
D) Wealth.
  • 5. In which year was 'In Siberia' published?
A) 1995.
B) 1999.
C) 2001.
D) 2003.
  • 6. What does Thubron seek to understand through his travels?
A) The economic models of the region.
B) The historical timelines.
C) The complex nature of identity in Siberia.
D) The urban planning techniques.
  • 7. Which aspect of Siberian history does Thubron touch upon?
A) The Cold War.
B) The rise of communism.
C) The imperial expansion.
D) The impact of the Gulag system.
  • 8. Who wrote the foreword to 'In Siberia'?
A) A political scientist.
B) A famous novelist.
C) Colin Thubron himself.
D) Another noted historian.
  • 9. Which characteristic of Siberian culture does Thubron explore?
A) Democratic processes.
B) Technological innovations.
C) Industrialization.
D) Spiritual traditions.
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