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Embers of War by Fredrik Logevall
  • 1. Who is the author of 'Embers of War'?
A) John Paul Vann
B) Tim O'Brien
C) Fredrik Logevall
D) David Halberstam
  • 2. Which conflict does the book analyze the beginnings of?
A) The Gulf War
B) The Spanish-American War
C) The First Indochina War
D) The Vietnam War
  • 3. When was 'Embers of War' published?
A) 2012
B) 2005
C) 2000
D) 2015
  • 4. Logevall particularly focuses on which two countries' involvement?
A) The United States and Vietnam
B) France and Japan
C) China and Korea
D) Russia and Thailand
  • 5. Which event led to increased U.S. military involvement in Vietnam?
A) The Berlin Wall's construction
B) The Cuban Missile Crisis
C) The bombing of Pearl Harbor
D) The Gulf of Tonkin Incident
  • 6. What style of writing does Logevall incorporate in 'Embers of War'?
A) Technical manual style
B) Poetry
C) Journalistic reporting
D) Narrative history
  • 7. How does Logevall regard the concept of 'domino theory'?
A) As a flawed justification for war
B) As a minor detail in the conflict
C) As a valid and strategic concern
D) As a popular myth with no real impact
  • 8. What does the book argue influenced American perceptions of Vietnam?
A) Economic interests
B) Cold War ideology
C) Cultural exchanges
D) Colonial history
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