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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Since they were involved in Russek's, what kind of life were David and Gertrude able to lead?
(a) A modern lifestyle.
(b) A luxurious lifestyle.
(c) A frugal lifestyle.
(d) A reckless lifestyle.

2. Through her classes with Black, how did Diane perceive her life?
(a) It was too privileged.
(b) It was perfect.
(c) It was infinite.
(d) It was too sanitary.

3. Algernon Black was Diane's philosophy of ______ teacher.
(a) Psychology.
(b) Art.
(c) Religion.
(d) Ethics.

4. How did Diane experience the "real world"?
(a) Reading everything.
(b) Working on Wall Street.
(c) Riding the subway at night.
(d) Joining a gang.

5. What drew Diane to Grosz's work?
(a) His subtext.
(b) His unusual subjects.
(c) His flashy tricks.
(d) His controversy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were Diane and Howard not comfortable with as children?

2. How was "deed, not creed" integrated into Diane's life?

3. Why did Diane's father send her to art school one summer in Massachusetts?

4. Why did Diane develop depression when first marrying Allan?

5. How did Diane respond to the birth of her first child?

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