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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Arbus and Eliot family are described as being ________.
(a) Brotherly.
(b) Raucous.
(c) Inseparable.
(d) Enemies.

2. How did Diane's father make their home difficult?
(a) He neglected the children.
(b) He had many affairs.
(c) He was always drunk.
(d) He was abusive to his wife.

3. After the affair, how did Alex feel?
(a) Happy.
(b) Furious.
(c) Guilt-ridden.
(d) Inspired.

4. Diane wanted to escape the _______ of commercial photography.
(a) Strictness.
(b) Stress.
(c) Shallowness.
(d) Greed.

5. What about Cheech did Allan resent?
(a) Her loud parties.
(b) Her influence on Diane.
(c) Her homeless boyfriend.
(d) Her immature attitude.

Short Answer Questions

1. By 1958, what was Diane and Allan's marriage like?

2. How did Diane meet Cheech McKenzie?

3. Algernon Black was Diane's philosophy of ______ teacher.

4. Why did Howard become depressed?

5. Whom did Diane sketch in her art classes at school?

Short Essay Questions

1. Was Israel an appropriate mentor for Diane? Why did they develop a relationship?

2. How did Diane's lifestyle with her artist friends fuel her creativity?

3. Was Diane duplicitous at a teenager? How?

4. Was Diane's Esquire photography successful? How did she feel bout the outcome of her work?

5. Why were Diane's parent's opposed to her relationship with Allen?

6. From her schooling at the Ethical Culture School, what were the philosophies that Diane was raised on?

7. Was Diane remorseful of her affair with Alex? Why or why not?

8. What contributed to Diane's depression as her business grew?

9. Why was Diane envious of Howard?

10. Did Diane's "tying things up" before her death benefit her friends? Why or why not?

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