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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) Lady.
(b) Star.
(c) Photographer.
(d) Paparazzi.

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

3. How did Diane capture emotional responses from her subjects?
(a) Telling them a sad story.
(b) Watching them with their family.
(c) Surprising them.
(d) Engaging them in conversation.

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

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

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

7. According to Diane, what was the only true way to capture one's true nature?
(a) By photographing them without makeup.
(b) By letting them choose the location.
(c) By posing them in a nice outfit.
(d) By evoking an emotional response.

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

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

10. How did people react to Diane's work after her death?
(a) They were displeased.
(b) They were enamored.
(c) They were disgusted.
(d) They were ambivalent.

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

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

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

14. Israel's paintings were described as "_______."
(a) Pitiful.
(b) Brilliant.
(c) Beautiful.
(d) Sinister.

15. Diane's work is considered a thorough study of what?
(a) Family ties.
(b) The times.
(c) Her life.
(d) Society.

Short Answer Questions

1. Israel and his wife are described as an _____ couple.

2. What defined Diane's attitude toward her art when Bosworth saw her at the fundraiser?

3. Photographers of the 30's were described as "_______" recorders.

4. What word does Bosworth use to describe Arbus' role in her field?

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

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