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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was Allan's acting career developing?
(a) He was only wanted as a model.
(b) He was getting small movie roles.
(c) He wasn't finding work.
(d) He was starring in off-Broadway plays.

2. Diane's photographs were carefully ________ by the estate.
(a) Sold.
(b) Edited.
(c) Controlled.
(d) Arranged.

3. Why was Diane different than other artists?
(a) She was famous.
(b) She revolutionized her genre.
(c) She cheated on her husband.
(d) She lived with other artists.

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

5. 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.

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

7. Israel and his wife are described as an _____ couple.
(a) Loving.
(b) Odd.
(c) Eccentric.
(d) Isolated.

8. What opportunity did Diane's risky behavior afford her?
(a) A new respect for her life.
(b) An insight into dangerous groups.
(c) A secret life.
(d) A new understanding of human nature.

9. According to Bosworth in the Afterword, how was Diane like so many other artists?
(a) She experienced fame after death.
(b) She never made any money.
(c) She had a family.
(d) She died young.

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

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

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

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

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

15. As Diane became more immersed in photography, what was her strongest desire?
(a) Learning to paint.
(b) Photographing celebrities.
(c) Shocking people.
(d) Selling her work.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word does Bosworth use to describe the reaction to Diane's show at the Museum of Modern Art?

2. Where at the fundraiser did Bosworth encounter Diane?

3. Israel's paintings were described as "_______."

4. Other than subject matter, what did Diane alter in photography?

5. Why were the recipients of Diane's gifts considered "lucky"?

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