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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Diane's photographs were carefully ________ by the estate.
(a) Edited.
(b) Arranged.
(c) Sold.
(d) Controlled.

2. Bosworth explains Diane photographed every social and cultural ________.
(a) Subgroup.
(b) Child.
(c) Face.
(d) Surrounding.

3. Why was Diane different than other artists?
(a) She revolutionized her genre.
(b) She cheated on her husband.
(c) She lived with other artists.
(d) She was famous.

4. After photographing her dead grandfather, she said, "I didn't really ______ him."
(a) Like.
(b) Adore.
(c) Know.
(d) Hate.

5. Whom was Diane photographing at the fundraiser?
(a) Abby Hoffman.
(b) Lisette Model.
(c) Algernon Black.
(d) Marvin israel.

6. What fundraiser were Diane and Bosworth attending in 1970?
(a) The Salvation Army.
(b) The War Relief.
(c) The Chicago Seven Defense.
(d) The Race for the Cure.

7. Israel and his wife are described as an _____ couple.
(a) Isolated.
(b) Eccentric.
(c) Loving.
(d) Odd.

8. Why did the Arbus family release Diane's work over time?
(a) They didn't have the money for exhibitions.
(b) They didn't have the time to exhibit.
(c) To maintain its value.
(d) To honor her birthday every year.

9. Diane's work is considered a thorough study of what?
(a) The times.
(b) Family ties.
(c) Her life.
(d) Society.

10. According to Diane, what was the only true way to capture one's true nature?
(a) By posing them in a nice outfit.
(b) By letting them choose the location.
(c) By evoking an emotional response.
(d) By photographing them without makeup.

11. As Allan made plans to move to California, what was Diane's fear?
(a) He would leave her for good.
(b) Her children would leave.
(c) Dying alone.
(d) Failing at photography.

12. What first experience did Diane have from working with Esquire?
(a) Working without Allan.
(b) Being independent of Israel.
(c) Working with other women.
(d) Being paid to photograph.

13. While Diane and Allan became more estranged, why did they maintain a relationship?
(a) For appearance.
(b) For the money.
(c) For their children.
(d) For tax purposes.

14. How did people react to Diane's work after her death?
(a) They were disgusted.
(b) They were displeased.
(c) They were enamored.
(d) They were ambivalent.

15. Why did Diane give away her photos before she died?
(a) It was a cry for help.
(b) She wanted to destroy her work.
(c) She felt they were worthless.
(d) She wanted to help her friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Bosworth, why was Diane's work more appealing in the 60's?

2. How did Diane capture emotional responses from her subjects?

3. What was special about Bosworth's and Diane's encounter in 1970?

4. Why were the recipients of Diane's gifts considered "lucky"?

5. According to Bosworth in the Afterword, how was Diane like so many other artists?

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