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What can we learn from projects where 19th-century French artists and others envisioned the future?

• Present circumstances heavily influence future visions.

• They primarily focused on dystopian visions.

• They completely disregarded the potential impact of Y2K.

• They accurately predicted technological advancements.

Who might be suitable to create postcards illustrating the world of 2124 according to the passage?

• Professional artists with a keen interest in future technologies.

• ChatGPT due to its ability to comprehend vast amounts of information.

• Historians specializing in futuristic studies.

• The team members.

Which of the following futuristic concepts has not yet been fully realized?

• Hyperloop

• Rocket mail

• Cyberpunk

• Steampunk

What is the primary focus of 'living future' museums?

• Commemorating past achievements

• Imagining future scenarios

• Predicting future technologies

• Presenting historical artifacts

Which community mentioned in the passage tries to stay contained in the past?

• Mennonites in Belize

• Amish in Pennsylvania

• Tech enthusiasts in Silicon Valley

• High school club in Brooklyn

According to the passage, what was the general perception of the post-World War II era?

• A time of stagnation and decline

• A time of progress, stability, and homogeneity

• A period of rapid technological advancement

• A period marked by intense social upheaval

What is the relationship between art and propaganda, as discussed in the passage?

• Propaganda always diminishes the artistic value of a work.

• Art can serve as propaganda depending on the context.

• Art and propaganda are synonymous terms.

• They are entirely separate entities.

What is the role of nostalgia in the selections provided?

• It helps people cope with change.

• It acts as a hindrance to societal progress.

• It fosters a longing for the past.

• All of the above.

What do some writers look towards when trying to make sense of their current situation?

• Homes they have left behind

• Abstract concepts of time and space

• Futuristic utopias

• The natural world

What does the passage suggest about drawing conclusions from people based on their clothing?

• Clothing choices have no bearing on a person's character.

• It's only acceptable if they had freedom in choosing their attire.

• It's inappropriate and presumptuous.

• It's an accurate way to assess their personality.