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. From where did the Nemerov family immigrate?
(a) Poland.
(b) Germany.
(c) Russia.
(d) Sweden.

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

3. Diane was _______ in Allan's new social circle of actors.
(a) Ignored.
(b) Accepted.
(c) Criticized.
(d) Not welcome.

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

5. When Frank Russek arrived in America, with whom did he live?
(a) His two brothers.
(b) His uncles.
(c) His four sisters.
(d) His grandmother.

6. What was Diane's responsibility in the photography business?
(a) Developing the film.
(b) Taking the photos.
(c) Finding models.
(d) Designing the set.

7. Why did Howard become depressed?
(a) His wife left him.
(b) His parents died.
(c) He lost all his money.
(d) He was failing at writing.

8. Diane was ________ through her senior year.
(a) Brash.
(b) Pensive.
(c) Cautious.
(d) Ambivalent.

9. How did Diane experience the "real world"?
(a) Working on Wall Street.
(b) Joining a gang.
(c) Reading everything.
(d) Riding the subway at night.

10. Towards the late 50's, Diane felt like she was at a _________ phase in her life.
(a) Productive.
(b) Stagnant.
(c) Crazy.
(d) New.

11. Why did Howard work at Russek's?
(a) He wanted to earn money for college.
(b) He wanted to look good for a girl.
(c) He loved being around fur.
(d) His parents wanted him to manage it one day.

12. Algernon Black was Diane's philosophy of ______ teacher.
(a) Psychology.
(b) Ethics.
(c) Art.
(d) Religion.

13. Diane was aware that by marrying Allan she would be giving up ______.
(a) Her family.
(b) Independence.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Hope.

14. From where did the Russek family immigrate?
(a) Poland.
(b) Germany.
(c) Russia.
(d) Sweden.

15. Diane and Howard were "spoiled and _____" by their parents.
(a) Adored.
(b) Ignored.
(c) Ridiculed.
(d) Bullied.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Allan and Diane's fashion photography business start?

2. What effect did Diane's risky behavior have on her work?

3. Diane wanted to escape the _______ of commercial photography.

4. What were Cheech's and Diane's shared pastime?

5. Model and Diane were originally drawn to each other because of their common _______.

(see the answer keys)

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