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What is the primary purpose of oral histories according to the passage?

To entertain readers with interesting stories.

To preserve individual experiences and collective memories.

To provide a traditional historical account.

To promote technological advancements.

Which recent event is NOT mentioned as a topic for oral histories?

The COVID-19 pandemic.

Social justice movements.

Climate change protests.

Technological innovations.

How do oral histories help in understanding societal issues according to the text?

By summarizing statistics and data.

By highlighting fictional accounts and narratives.

By documenting personal experiences related to current challenges.

By recording only expert opinions.

What specific issue is highlighted through oral histories of the COVID-19 pandemic?

The increasing prevalence of technology.

The isolation and health struggles faced by individuals.

The economic gains during the pandemic.

The historical context of pandemics.

According to the passage, what role do oral histories play in movements like Black Lives Matter?

They document encounters with discrimination and systemic change.

They serve as entertainment for the masses.

They allow for the rejection of historical perspectives.

They emphasize the isolation from global issues.

Which type of narratives does the text emphasize for climate change?

Exciting adventures of environmentalists.

Harsh experiences from natural disasters and determination for sustainability.

Personal anecdotes from tourists.

Hypothetical scenarios about future climates.

What does the author imply about the legacy of oral histories for future generations?

They may be overlooked due to technological advances.

They will provide lessons learned from contemporary challenges.

They will solely focus on celebration rather than criticism.

They will complicate historical understanding.

What can be inferred about the societal value of oral histories from the text?

They are less important than written history.

They serve as a direct link to personal human experiences.

They often produce unreliable accounts.

They focus excessively on the past rather than the present.

(47/100) Exploring Oral Histories: The Voices of Recent Events