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Diane Arbus: A Biography | Quiz

Patricia Bosworth
This Study Guide consists of approximately 30 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Diane Arbus.

Diane Arbus: A Biography | Quiz

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1)

After the affair, how did Diane feel? (from Chapters 9-20)

Depressed.
Proud.
Guilty.
Indifferent.
2)

What effect did the "call girl scandal" have on the Russek's family? (from Chapters 9-20)

It damaged their lifestyle.
It made them famous.
It put them out of business.
No effect.
3)

While in Europe, Diane discovered the _______ sides of cities. (from Chapters 9-20)

Modern.
Beautiful.
Antique.
Seedier.
4)

Why did Howard become depressed? (from Chapters 9-20)

He lost all his money.
His parents died.
He was failing at writing.
His wife left him.
5)

How did Diane and Allan give the illusion of still being together? (from Chapters 21-32)

By having family photos.
By entertaining together.
By sharing an apartment.
By going on public dates.
6)

Towards the late 50's, Diane felt like she was at a _________ phase in her life. (from Chapters 9-20)

Crazy.
Productive.
New.
Stagnant.
7)

Diane wanted to escape the _______ of commercial photography. (from Chapters 9-20)

Shallowness.
Greed.
Stress.
Strictness.
8)

According to Model, how did people receive Diane's incessant stories? (from Chapters 21-32)

They were curious.
They were enamored.
They accepted them as factual.
They accepted them as fiction.
9)

Why did Diane befriend Moondog? (from Chapters 21-32)

To get a glimpse into his world.
To make new friends.
To learn about his past.
To exploit him.
10)

How did Model show Diane how to "see" photography? (from Chapters 9-20)

It was a way of life.
It was just as valuable as painting.
It was her heart.
It was a poem.
11)

Why were the recipients of Diane's gifts considered "lucky"? (from Afterword)

They owned priceless works of art.
They had something to boast about.
They didn't meet Diane's same fate.
They were clearly loved by Diane.
12)

Why wasn't Diane able to achieve her goals so easily? (from Chapters 9-20)

She was afraid of displeasing Allan.
She didn't have any inspiration.
Allan wouldn't let her.
The family needed money.
13)

Diane's method of photography earned her the title of the "first _______." (from Chapters 21-32)

Paparazzi.
Star.
Photographer.
Lady.
14)

Why did Diane give away her photos before she died? (from Afterword)

She felt they were worthless.
It was a cry for help.
She wanted to help her friends.
She wanted to destroy her work.
15)

How many photos did Esquire use of Diane's? (from Chapters 21-32)

Two.
Twenty.
Six.
Ten.
16)

Diane was _______ in Allan's new social circle of actors. (from Chapters 9-20)

Criticized.
Ignored.
Accepted.
Not welcome.
17)

According to Diane, what was the only true way to capture one's true nature? (from Chapters 21-32)

By evoking an emotional response.
By letting them choose the location.
By photographing them without makeup.
By posing them in a nice outfit.
18)

How did Diane search out her subjects? (from Chapters 21-32)

By going to bars.
By attending parties.
By riding the subway at night.
By looking at personal adds.
19)

What increased Diane's sense of urgency in succeeding in photography? (from Chapters 21-32)

The world changed so rapidly.
It was a dying art.
Art was dominated by men.
She wanted to be more successful than Allan.
20)

Allan decided to bring his family to Europe for a year because they needed ______. (from Chapters 9-20)

A break.
Inspiration.
Money.
Clothes.
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