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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. How did Diane's parents feel about her relationship with Allan?
(a) They were displeased.
(b) They were thrilled.
(c) They were indifferent.
(d) They were concerned for her safety.

2. Why did Diane develop depression when first marrying Allan?
(a) She had to abandon art.
(b) He cheated on her.
(c) She missed her family.
(d) She had a miscarriage.

3. What did Diane, Allan, and their new group of artist friends have in common?
(a) Their wealth.
(b) Their profound intellect.
(c) Their weak marriages.
(d) Their success.

4. What were Cheech's and Diane's shared pastime?
(a) Photography.
(b) People watching.
(c) Reading.
(d) Writing.

5. Towards the late 50's, Diane felt like she was at a _________ phase in her life.
(a) Productive.
(b) Stagnant.
(c) Crazy.
(d) New.

Short Answer Questions

1. Diane is described as being popular, outgoing, and _______.

2. Why did Howard work at Russek's?

3. Allan decided to bring his family to Europe for a year because they needed ______.

4. What effect did Diane's risky behavior have on her work?

5. From where did the Russek family immigrate?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why did Allan ban Cheech from the Arbus home?

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

4. How was Diane "the first paparazzi"? For her, was this a good title?

5. Did Diane believe her life was "sanitary"? What was her philosophy on her life after meeting Algernon Black?

6. How concerned were Allan and Diane about infidelity?

7. Is there any discrepancy between Bosworth's account of Diane's state of mind between 1970 and 1971? How so?

8. What were Diane's choices of inspiration? How did those reflect her vision and tendency towards art?

9. Did the Russek family achieve the American dream? How?

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

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