Diane Arbus: A Biography Test | Mid-Book 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 | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Model explain how she came to be a photographer?
(a) Her father encouraged her.
(b) She took a class in college.
(c) It was an accident.
(d) She got a camera for her birthday.

2. Why did Diane continue to work at Russek's?
(a) She had no other job.
(b) Her parents forced her.
(c) To earn money.
(d) To see Allan.

3. How did Gertrude's family feel about her marrying David?
(a) They were indifferent.
(b) They arranged it.
(c) They were thrilled.
(d) They were opposed to it.

4. How was "deed, not creed" integrated into Diane's life?
(a) Through her school.
(b) Through her parents.
(c) Through her brother.
(d) Through her books.

5. What risky behavior did Diane engage in with her new artist friends?
(a) Sex.
(b) Dog fighting.
(c) Theft.
(d) Drugs.

6. Lisette Model was famous for photographing human "_______."
(a) Greed.
(b) Extremes.
(c) Kindness.
(d) Nature.

7. While in Europe, Diane discovered the _______ sides of cities.
(a) Beautiful.
(b) Modern.
(c) Antique.
(d) Seedier.

8. Since they were involved in Russek's, what kind of life were David and Gertrude able to lead?
(a) A luxurious lifestyle.
(b) A reckless lifestyle.
(c) A frugal lifestyle.
(d) A modern lifestyle.

9. How did Diane's parents feel about her relationship with Allan?
(a) They were displeased.
(b) They were concerned for her safety.
(c) They were indifferent.
(d) They were thrilled.

10. After the affair, how did Diane feel?
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Guilty.
(c) Proud.
(d) Depressed.

11. Despite her artistic talents, where did Cheech live?
(a) The Arbus' guest room.
(b) In an abandoned house.
(c) Her parents' house.
(d) A hotel.

12. What were Cheech's and Diane's shared pastime?
(a) Photography.
(b) Reading.
(c) Writing.
(d) People watching.

13. Why did Anne and Alex divorce?
(a) Alex lost all his money.
(b) Anne's drinking.
(c) She fell in love with Allan.
(d) Alex's infidelity.

14. Model and Diane were originally drawn to each other because of their common _______.
(a) Desires.
(b) Backgrounds.
(c) Fears.
(d) Finances.

15. Why was Diane jealous of Howard?
(a) He was attractive and popular.
(b) He was wealthy and successful.
(c) He lived an artistic lifestyle.
(d) He was talented.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Diane's father make their home difficult?

2. After taking classes from Model, what was Diane determined to photograph?

3. Diane pushed the limits of personal photography by photographing whom?

4. When did Russek's begin its decline?

5. While working at Russek's, what did Allan want to be?

(see the answer keys)

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