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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. After photographing her dead grandfather, she said, "I didn't really ______ him."
(a) Know.
(b) Adore.
(c) Like.
(d) Hate.

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

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

12. Why were publications unhappy with Diane's photos of celebrities?
(a) She photographed celebrity look-alikes.
(b) Her shots were unflattering.
(c) She picked lesser known people.
(d) She made them likable.

13. Diane's genre is called ________ photography.
(a) Professional.
(b) Documentary.
(c) Journalistic.
(d) Artistic.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Diane different than other artists?

2. According to Bosworth, why was Diane's work more appealing in the 60's?

3. Because of Israel's role in her life, what choice did she have to make?

4. What first experience did Diane have from working with Esquire?

5. As Diane became more immersed in photography, what was her strongest desire?

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