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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What effect did Diane's risky behavior have on her work?
(a) It inspired her.
(b) It distracted her.
(c) It replaced her work.
(d) It inhibited her.

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

3. Why were Robert Frank's photos appealing to New Yorkers?
(a) He photographed their familiar lives.
(b) He photographed life unfamiliar to them.
(c) He photographed their dream life.
(d) He photographed beautiful people.

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

5. Why did Diane's father send her to art school one summer in Massachusetts?
(a) To show her the world.
(b) To keep her away from Allan.
(c) To help her get a scholarship.
(d) To nurture her talent.

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

7. Why did Diane develop depression when first marrying Allan?
(a) She had to abandon art.
(b) She missed her family.
(c) He cheated on her.
(d) She had a miscarriage.

8. Bosworth explains the Arbuses complimented each other because Diane was ________.
(a) Introspective.
(b) Reckless.
(c) Boring.
(d) Talkative.

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

10. When did Russek's begin its decline?
(a) After Howard quit.
(b) At the start of the war.
(c) During the depression.
(d) When a chain store opened.

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

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

13. Through her classes with Black, how did Diane perceive her life?
(a) It was too privileged.
(b) It was too sanitary.
(c) It was perfect.
(d) It was infinite.

14. While being married to Allan, how did Diane receive Alex's comments to her?
(a) She remained aloof to them.
(b) She avoided them.
(c) She loathed them.
(d) She relished them.

15. How did David expand Russek's?
(a) By adding a women's clothing line.
(b) By hiring beautiful saleswomen.
(c) By adding a shoe department.
(d) By opening another store.

Short Answer Questions

1. Since they were involved in Russek's, what kind of life were David and Gertrude able to lead?

2. After the war, what profession did Howard pursue?

3. Why did Diane and Allan decide to separate their professional lives?

4. Allan Arbus was the son of ______ immigrants.

5. Diane is described as being a _______ housewife.

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