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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. David is described as being consumed by ______.
(a) Alcoholism.
(b) Fantasy.
(c) Guilt.
(d) Work.

2. Howard envied Diane and Howard for ___________.
(a) They intelligent children.
(b) Their success and wealth.
(c) The admiration of his parents.
(d) Their happy marriage.

3. Gertrude is described as being ________.
(a) Eccentric.
(b) Self-absorbed.
(c) Generous.
(d) Cautious.

4. How did Diane experience the "real world"?
(a) Reading everything.
(b) Working on Wall Street.
(c) Joining a gang.
(d) Riding the subway at night.

5. What effect did the "call girl scandal" have on the Russek's family?
(a) It damaged their lifestyle.
(b) It made them famous.
(c) No effect.
(d) It put them out of business.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Russeks go out of business?

2. How did Jane respond to Alex's relationship with the Arbuses?

3. David and Gertrude realized their children would be drawn to _______ pursuits in their career.

4. Why did Allan continue to photograph?

5. What did Diane do about her depression when people began to notice?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Was Diane a typical, grieving daughter when her father died? Why?

3. What was Robert Frank's image of "America"?

4. Why did Diane and Allan stay together?

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

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

7. Why, in the early fifties, was it more difficult for Diane to have her work published? Why were magazines more attracted to her work later?

8. How did Model influence Diane's photography?

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

10. How did Alex's role in Diane's life affect her relationship with Allan?

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