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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Because of Israel's role in her life, what choice did she have to make?
(a) To sacrifice photography.
(b) To sacrifice her marriage.
(c) To sacrifice school.
(d) To sacrifice her friends.

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

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

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

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

6. As Diane's mental condition worsened, how did people describe her behavior?
(a) Drowzy.
(b) Passive.
(c) Romantic.
(d) Schizophrenic.

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

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

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

10. Why did the Arbus family release Diane's work over time?
(a) They didn't have the money for exhibitions.
(b) They didn't have the time to exhibit.
(c) To maintain its value.
(d) To honor her birthday every year.

11. How did Diane search out her subjects?
(a) By riding the subway at night.
(b) By going to bars.
(c) By attending parties.
(d) By looking at personal adds.

12. By the early 1960's, what defined Diane and Allan's relationship?
(a) Love.
(b) Business.
(c) Indifference.
(d) Hate.

13. What defined Diane's attitude toward her art when Bosworth saw her at the fundraiser?
(a) She was pleased.
(b) She was self-deprecating.
(c) She had a strong ego about it.
(d) She was indifferent.

14. Other than the United States, where was Diane's work exhibited after her death?
(a) Russia.
(b) Poland.
(c) France.
(d) Germany.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Bosworth quotes Diane as saying, "These are things no one would see unless ________."

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

3. For how long would Diane photograph?

4. Marvin Israel was Diane's mentor and _______.

5. What side of New York did Esquire want to exhibit?

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