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