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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before teaching at parsons, what magazine did Israel edit?
(a) The Atlantic.
(b) Harpers.
(c) Seventeen.
(d) Esquire.

2. Who became the executrix of Diane's estate?
(a) Israel.
(b) Doon.
(c) Amy.
(d) Allan.

3. What first experience did Diane have from working with Esquire?
(a) Working without Allan.
(b) Being paid to photograph.
(c) Working with other women.
(d) Being independent of Israel.

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

5. Diane's exhibit after her death was titled "Diane Arbus ________."
(a) Portraits.
(b) Memories.
(c) Grotesque.
(d) Revelations.

6. In 1959, Esquire adopted a ______ approach to art.
(a) Traditional.
(b) Contemporary.
(c) Conservative.
(d) Liberal.

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

8. According to Model, how did people receive Diane's incessant stories?
(a) They were curious.
(b) They were enamored.
(c) They accepted them as fiction.
(d) They accepted them as factual.

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

10. Other than subject matter, what did Diane alter in photography?
(a) Technique.
(b) Range.
(c) Approach.
(d) Marketing.

11. What about "retardates" did Diane find appealing?
(a) Their naivety.
(b) Their innocence.
(c) Their rarity.
(d) Their playfulness.

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

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

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

15. Bosworth quotes Diane as saying, "These are things no one would see unless ________."
(a) They read magazines.
(b) They lived in New York.
(c) The world existed.
(d) I photographed them.

Short Answer Questions

1. For how long would Diane photograph?

2. How did Diane capture emotional responses from her subjects?

3. At the fundraiser, Bosworth explained that Diane was doing what she always _______.

4. Whom was Diane photographing at the fundraiser?

5. How did Allan feel about the development of his acting career?

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