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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why were publications unhappy with Diane's photos of celebrities?
(a) She photographed celebrity look-alikes.
(b) She made them likable.
(c) Her shots were unflattering.
(d) She picked lesser known people.

2. Diane wanted to capture the "_________" of nudists.
(a) Inhibition.
(b) Beauty.
(c) Earthiness.
(d) Absurdity.

3. Why were the recipients of Diane's gifts considered "lucky"?
(a) They had something to boast about.
(b) They owned priceless works of art.
(c) They were clearly loved by Diane.
(d) They didn't meet Diane's same fate.

4. In the Afterword, Bosworth refers to the 1960's as "_______."
(a) Fabulous.
(b) Irrelevant.
(c) Turbulent.
(d) Frivolous.

5. What interests did Israel and Diane have in common?
(a) Their fascination with the dangerous.
(b) Their infidelity.
(c) Their educational background.
(d) Their upbringing.

6. At the fundraiser, Bosworth explained that Diane was doing what she always _______.
(a) Loved.
(b) Did.
(c) Hated.
(d) Tried.

7. Bosworth quotes Diane as saying, "These are things no one would see unless ________."
(a) They read magazines.
(b) They lived in New York.
(c) The world existed.
(d) I photographed them.

8. What did Diane experience in her work during her life?
(a) Pleasure.
(b) Fame.
(c) Fear.
(d) Success.

9. What word does Bosworth use to describe Arbus' role in her field?
(a) Iconoclast.
(b) Poster child.
(c) Irrelevant.
(d) Trailblazer.

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

11. Other than the United States, where was Diane's work exhibited after her death?
(a) Germany.
(b) France.
(c) Poland.
(d) Russia.

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

13. Marvin Israel was Diane's mentor and _______.
(a) Boss.
(b) Lover.
(c) Critic.
(d) Cousin.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Moondog worked as a _______.

2. What about "retardates" did Diane find appealing?

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

4. Before teaching at parsons, what magazine did Israel edit?

5. What did Diane experience after death?

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