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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Diane give away her photos before she died?
(a) She wanted to destroy her work.
(b) She felt they were worthless.
(c) It was a cry for help.
(d) She wanted to help her friends.

2. For what project did Diane collaborate with Richard Avedon?
(a) An American portrait.
(b) A celebrity expose.
(c) Her family photo.
(d) A fashion layout.

3. Photographers of the 30's were described as "_______" recorders.
(a) Aggressive.
(b) Frivolous.
(c) Benevolent.
(d) Tempestuous.

4. How did Diane and Allan give the illusion of still being together?
(a) By having family photos.
(b) By entertaining together.
(c) By sharing an apartment.
(d) By going on public dates.

5. Why were the recipients of Diane's gifts considered "lucky"?
(a) They didn't meet Diane's same fate.
(b) They had something to boast about.
(c) They were clearly loved by Diane.
(d) They owned priceless works of art.

6. Israel's paintings were described as "_______."
(a) Pitiful.
(b) Beautiful.
(c) Sinister.
(d) Brilliant.

7. As Allan made plans to move to California, what was Diane's fear?
(a) Her children would leave.
(b) Failing at photography.
(c) He would leave her for good.
(d) Dying alone.

8. Why did Diane befriend Moondog?
(a) To get a glimpse into his world.
(b) To exploit him.
(c) To make new friends.
(d) To learn about his past.

9. Where at the fundraiser did Bosworth encounter Diane?
(a) On the roof.
(b) In the restroom.
(c) In the kitchen.
(d) In the hall.

10. What word does Bosworth use to describe Arbus' role in her field?
(a) Trailblazer.
(b) Poster child.
(c) Iconoclast.
(d) Irrelevant.

11. What void was Diane trying to fill through risky behavior?
(a) Her lack of inspiration.
(b) Allan's absence.
(c) Her drug withdrawal.
(d) Her daughter's absence.

12. Why were publications unhappy with Diane's photos of celebrities?
(a) Her shots were unflattering.
(b) She made them likable.
(c) She photographed celebrity look-alikes.
(d) She picked lesser known people.

13. Bosworth explains Diane photographed every social and cultural ________.
(a) Face.
(b) Surrounding.
(c) Subgroup.
(d) Child.

14. What side of New York did Esquire want to exhibit?
(a) The celebrity.
(b) The poverty.
(c) The youth.
(d) Both extremes.

15. After photographing her dead grandfather, she said, "I didn't really ______ him."
(a) Hate.
(b) Know.
(c) Like.
(d) Adore.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Israel's opinion, why did Diane fail in the 50's?

2. How did people react to Diane's work after her death?

3. How many photos did Esquire use of Diane's?

4. Who became the executrix of Diane's estate?

5. Why did Diane travel to New Jersey and Pennsylvania?

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