Embers of War by Fredrik Logevall

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

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

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

A) The First Indochina War
B) The Gulf War
C) The Vietnam War
D) The Spanish-American 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) The United States and Vietnam
B) Russia and Thailand
C) China and Korea
D) France and Japan

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

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

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

A) Cold War ideology
B) Cultural exchanges
C) Economic interests
D) Colonial 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 style of writing does Logevall incorporate in 'Embers of War'?

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

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