What with the political monopoly, the Cheka and the Red Army, all that now existed of the "Commune-State" of our dreams was a theoretical myth.

Question

-Victor Serge, Memoirs of a Revolutionary

Based on this quotation, which conclusion can you draw about the author?

A. He was a supporter of the tsar who fought in the White Army and was forced to flee Russia.

B. He was a Marxist who became disillusioned with the repressive policies of the Soviet government.

C. He was a devoted Bolshevik who strongly supported Lenin's policies to create a communist state.

D. He was a member of Kerensky's provisional government who later switched sides.

My Answer: C

Answer 1

I disagree with C. He supported the commune-state, but what does he say about it?

Answer 2

So the answer would be B then?

Answer 3

I think B is a better answer, yes.

Answer 4

Thank you! :)