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Embers of War by Fredrik Logevall
Contributed by: Cope
  • 1. Who is the author of 'Embers of War'?
A) Fredrik Logevall
B) David Halberstam
C) John Paul Vann
D) Tim O'Brien
  • 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) 2005
B) 2012
C) 2015
D) 2000
  • 4. Logevall particularly focuses on which two countries' involvement?
A) China and Korea
B) The United States and Vietnam
C) Russia and Thailand
D) France and Japan
  • 5. Which event led to increased U.S. military involvement in Vietnam?
A) The Berlin Wall's construction
B) The bombing of Pearl Harbor
C) The Cuban Missile Crisis
D) The Gulf of Tonkin Incident
  • 6. What style of writing does Logevall incorporate in 'Embers of War'?
A) Journalistic reporting
B) Poetry
C) Technical manual style
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 popular myth with no real impact
D) As a valid and strategic concern
  • 8. What does the book argue influenced American perceptions of Vietnam?
A) Colonial history
B) Cold War ideology
C) Cultural exchanges
D) Economic interests
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