Diane Arbus: A Biography | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Chapters 1-8

1. From where did the Russek family immigrate?

Poland.

2. When Frank Russek arrived in America, with whom did he live?

His two brothers.

3. How did the Russeks earn enough money to start a fur shop?

By being bookies.

4. From where did the Nemerov family immigrate?

Russia.

5. How did David and his brothers pay their rent?

Shining shoes.

6. How did Gertrude's family feel about her marrying David?

They were opposed to it.

7. How did David expand Russek's?

By adding a women's clothing line.

8. Since they were involved in Russek's, what kind of life were David and Gertrude able to lead?

A luxurious lifestyle.

9. Gertrude is described as being ________.

Self-absorbed.

10. David is described as being consumed by ______.

Work.

11. As children, what was the relationship like between Diane and Howard?

They were inseparable.

12. David...
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