Diane Arbus: A Biography Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Patricia Bosworth
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 104 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Diane Arbus: A Biography Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Patricia Bosworth
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the war, what profession did Howard pursue?
(a) Writing.
(b) Sales.
(c) Painting.
(d) Designing.

2. Why did Diane develop depression when first marrying Allan?
(a) She had a miscarriage.
(b) He cheated on her.
(c) She had to abandon art.
(d) She missed her family.

3. When did Russek's begin its decline?
(a) After Howard quit.
(b) During the depression.
(c) At the start of the war.
(d) When a chain store opened.

4. What publication gave the Arbus' photography business its break?
(a) Esquire Magazine.
(b) National Geographic.
(c) Glamour Magazine.
(d) Vogue.

5. Howard envied Diane and Howard for ___________.
(a) They intelligent children.
(b) The admiration of his parents.
(c) Their happy marriage.
(d) Their success and wealth.

6. Diane is described as being popular, outgoing, and _______.
(a) Solitary.
(b) Mean.
(c) Friendly.
(d) Domineering.

7. What effect did the "call girl scandal" have on the Russek's family?
(a) It damaged their lifestyle.
(b) It made them famous.
(c) No effect.
(d) It put them out of business.

8. How did Diane respond to the birth of her first child?
(a) She ignored her.
(b) She lavished her with attention.
(c) She wanted another.
(d) She became depressed.

9. What was Diane's responsibility in the photography business?
(a) Finding models.
(b) Taking the photos.
(c) Designing the set.
(d) Developing the film.

10. Why were Howard's parents displeased with his new British wife?
(a) She was arrogant.
(b) She was a gentile.
(c) She was poor.
(d) She was a socialist.

11. Towards the late 50's, Diane felt like she was at a _________ phase in her life.
(a) New.
(b) Stagnant.
(c) Crazy.
(d) Productive.

12. Despite her artistic talents, where did Cheech live?
(a) A hotel.
(b) Her parents' house.
(c) The Arbus' guest room.
(d) In an abandoned house.

13. How did Anne respond to Alex's infidelity?
(a) She understood.
(b) She was hysterical.
(c) She was a little depressed.
(d) She left him.

14. Whom did Diane sketch in her art classes at school?
(a) Her brother and her family.
(b) The unique people she encountered.
(c) The boys she liked.
(d) The sceneries from her dreams.

15. Bosworth explains the Arbuses complimented each other because Diane was ________.
(a) Talkative.
(b) Reckless.
(c) Boring.
(d) Introspective.

Short Answer Questions

1. After taking classes from Model, what was Diane determined to photograph?

2. Why did Diane and Allan decide to separate their professional lives?

3. Allan Arbus was the son of ______ immigrants.

4. Where did Allan and Diane's fashion photography business start?

5. What were Cheech's and Diane's shared pastime?

(see the answer keys)

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