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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Diane wanted to capture the "_________" of nudists.
(a) Earthiness.
(b) Beauty.
(c) Absurdity.
(d) Inhibition.

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

4. Moondog worked as a _______.
(a) Painter.
(b) Writer.
(c) Musician.
(d) Actor.

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

6. Diane's specific assignment for the Esquire photo shoot was "_______."
(a) Early morning.
(b) A work day.
(c) Nightlife.
(d) Children.

7. Whom was Diane photographing at the fundraiser?
(a) Marvin israel.
(b) Lisette Model.
(c) Abby Hoffman.
(d) Algernon Black.

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

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

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

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

12. In the Afterword, Bosworth refers to the 1960's as "_______."
(a) Fabulous.
(b) Turbulent.
(c) Frivolous.
(d) Irrelevant.

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

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

15. What word does Bosworth use to describe the reaction to Diane's show at the Museum of Modern Art?
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Astonished.
(c) Mesmerized.
(d) Violent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Diane experience in her work during her life?

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

3. What opportunity did Diane's risky behavior afford her?

4. How did Diane search out her subjects?

5. As Allan made plans to move to California, what was Diane's fear?

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