Diane Arbus: A Biography Test | Final 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 | Final Test - Easy

Patricia Bosworth
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 104 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what project did Diane collaborate with Richard Avedon?
(a) A fashion layout.
(b) Her family photo.
(c) A celebrity expose.
(d) An American portrait.

2. Diane's method of photography earned her the title of the "first _______."
(a) Photographer.
(b) Star.
(c) Paparazzi.
(d) Lady.

3. As Diane's mental condition worsened, how did people describe her behavior?
(a) Schizophrenic.
(b) Romantic.
(c) Passive.
(d) Drowzy.

4. How was Allan's acting career developing?
(a) He was starring in off-Broadway plays.
(b) He was getting small movie roles.
(c) He wasn't finding work.
(d) He was only wanted as a model.

5. Israel's paintings were described as "_______."
(a) Brilliant.
(b) Beautiful.
(c) Sinister.
(d) Pitiful.

6. What side of New York did Esquire want to exhibit?
(a) The celebrity.
(b) Both extremes.
(c) The youth.
(d) The poverty.

7. What word does Bosworth use to describe the reaction to Diane's show at the Museum of Modern Art?
(a) Mesmerized.
(b) Violent.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Astonished.

8. Allan and Diane maintained their business relationship, but what was gone?
(a) Money.
(b) Passion.
(c) Civility.
(d) Inspiration.

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

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

11. Why did Diane befriend Moondog?
(a) To exploit him.
(b) To make new friends.
(c) To learn about his past.
(d) To get a glimpse into his world.

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

13. What defined Diane's attitude toward her art when Bosworth saw her at the fundraiser?
(a) She was indifferent.
(b) She had a strong ego about it.
(c) She was pleased.
(d) She was self-deprecating.

14. According to Bosworth in the Afterword, how was Diane like so many other artists?
(a) She died young.
(b) She never made any money.
(c) She experienced fame after death.
(d) She had a family.

15. Other than subject matter, what did Diane alter in photography?
(a) Range.
(b) Marketing.
(c) Approach.
(d) Technique.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the fundraiser, Bosworth explained that Diane was doing what she always _______.

2. Bosworth quotes Diane as saying, "These are things no one would see unless ________."

3. Diane wanted to capture the "_________" of nudists.

4. How did Diane search out her subjects?

5. After her Esquire shoot, how did Diane feel?

(see the answer keys)

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