Diane Arbus: A Biography Test | Final Test - Hard

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 - Hard

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 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Allan feel about the development of his acting career?

2. Because of Israel's role in her life, what choice did she have to make?

3. Moondog worked as a _______.

4. Allan and Diane maintained their business relationship, but what was gone?

5. Where at the fundraiser did Bosworth encounter Diane?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

History repeated itself in the Arbus family. Many aspects of Diane and Allan mirrored that of Diane's parents. Discuss Diane's drive in her family and the repercussions of her flawed childhood home.

Essay Topic 2

Diane was famous for her portrayal of the grotesque. Discuss Diane's photos. Why did people find her work grotesque? What was Diane's commentary on human nature?

Essay Topic 3

In several ways, Diane compromised herself and her art for mainstream and normalcy. She did this first with her marriage to Allan and second with getting her work published. In ways, these choices helped her gain what she desired but also inhibited her. Discuss Diane's compromise for the mainstream and normalcy. Was this contrary to her nature or a means to an end? Was she faithful to herself or her art?

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