Diane Arbus: A Biography Test | Final 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 | Final 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 many photos did Esquire use of Diane's?
(a) Two.
(b) Six.
(c) Ten.
(d) Twenty.

2. Diane's work is considered a thorough study of what?
(a) Society.
(b) Her life.
(c) Family ties.
(d) The times.

3. How did Diane capture emotional responses from her subjects?
(a) Watching them with their family.
(b) Engaging them in conversation.
(c) Telling them a sad story.
(d) Surprising them.

4. Marvin Israel was Diane's mentor and _______.
(a) Boss.
(b) Lover.
(c) Cousin.
(d) Critic.

5. After her Esquire shoot, how did Diane feel?
(a) Nervous.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Inadequate.
(d) Thrilled.

6. Diane's method of photography earned her the title of the "first _______."
(a) Lady.
(b) Star.
(c) Photographer.
(d) Paparazzi.

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

8. What interests did Israel and Diane have in common?
(a) Their educational background.
(b) Their infidelity.
(c) Their fascination with the dangerous.
(d) Their upbringing.

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

10. In Israel's opinion, why did Diane fail in the 50's?
(a) Her subject matter was unappealing.
(b) She was a woman.
(c) She had no technique.
(d) Her mannerisms were unprofessional.

11. What increased Diane's sense of urgency in succeeding in photography?
(a) The world changed so rapidly.
(b) It was a dying art.
(c) Art was dominated by men.
(d) She wanted to be more successful than Allan.

12. While Diane and Allan became more estranged, why did they maintain a relationship?
(a) For the money.
(b) For their children.
(c) For tax purposes.
(d) For appearance.

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

14. For how long would Diane photograph?
(a) Until she ran out of film.
(b) Until her subject got tired.
(c) Until the sun came up.
(d) Until her cab arrived.

15. What was special about Bosworth's and Diane's encounter in 1970?
(a) It was the first time they met.
(b) Diane let Bosworth see her photos.
(c) It was their last.
(d) She asked for Bosworth's advice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before teaching at parsons, what magazine did Israel edit?

2. What fundraiser were Diane and Bosworth attending in 1970?

3. What defined Diane's attitude toward her art when Bosworth saw her at the fundraiser?

4. How did Diane and Allan give the illusion of still being together?

5. How did Diane search out her subjects?

(see the answer keys)

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