Embers of War by Fredrik Logevall

1. Who is the author of 'Embers of War'?

A) John Paul Vann
B) Tim O'Brien
C) David Halberstam
D) Fredrik Logevall

2. Which conflict does the book analyze the beginnings of?

A) The First Indochina War
B) The Gulf War
C) The Spanish-American War
D) The Vietnam War

3. When was 'Embers of War' published?

A) 2012
B) 2000
C) 2015
D) 2005

4. Logevall particularly focuses on which two countries' involvement?

A) France and Japan
B) China and Korea
C) Russia and Thailand
D) The United States and Vietnam

5. Which event led to increased U.S. military involvement in Vietnam?

A) The bombing of Pearl Harbor
B) The Gulf of Tonkin Incident
C) The Cuban Missile Crisis
D) The Berlin Wall's construction

6. What style of writing does Logevall incorporate in 'Embers of War'?

A) Technical manual style
B) Journalistic reporting
C) Poetry
D) Narrative history

7. How does Logevall regard the concept of 'domino theory'?

A) As a flawed justification for war
B) As a valid and strategic concern
C) As a popular myth with no real impact
D) As a minor detail in the conflict

8. What does the book argue influenced American perceptions of Vietnam?

A) Economic interests
B) Cold War ideology
C) Colonial history
D) Cultural exchanges

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