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Embers of War by Fredrik Logevall
Contributed by: Cope
  • 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 Spanish-American War
B) The Gulf War
C) The Vietnam War
D) The First Indochina War
  • 3. When was 'Embers of War' published?
A) 2000
B) 2005
C) 2015
D) 2012
  • 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 Gulf of Tonkin Incident
B) The Berlin Wall's construction
C) The Cuban Missile Crisis
D) The bombing of Pearl Harbor
  • 6. What does the book argue influenced American perceptions of Vietnam?
A) Cold War ideology
B) Colonial history
C) Economic interests
D) Cultural exchanges
  • 7. How does Logevall regard the concept of 'domino theory'?
A) As a valid and strategic concern
B) As a flawed justification for war
C) As a minor detail in the conflict
D) As a popular myth with no real impact
  • 8. What style of writing does Logevall incorporate in 'Embers of War'?
A) Poetry
B) Journalistic reporting
C) Narrative history
D) Technical manual style
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