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Garry Kasparov, a prominent opposition leader, was arrested during a protest against President Vladimir Putin. The protest aimed to peacefully march to the Election Commission to denounce the upcoming parliamentary vote. Despite being authorized to gather in a specific area, the protest was heavily monitored by security forces. Participants expressed a desire for a more democratic Russia where human rights are respected. The protest was disrupted by strange sounds, and the opposition plans to hold another rally after the elections to contest the results.

What was Garry Kasparov attempting to do when he was arrested?

• File a petition against the parliamentary vote

• Attend a political rally

• Organize a public debate

• Meet with President Putin

Why was the opposition movement led by Kasparov restricted to a specific square?

• They posed a threat to public safety

• The march was not approved by city officials

• They had a permit for a different location

• They were planning a violent protest

Approximately how many people joined the rally organized by the opposition movement?

• 500

• 3000

• 1000

• 2000

What was the likely purpose of the strange sounds during the demonstration?

• To signal the end of the rally

• To entertain the crowd

• To alert the police

• To drown out the speeches

What action is part of the opposition planning after the elections?

• To negotiate with the government

• To call another rally

• To disband the movement

• To accept the results