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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. Why did Russeks go out of business?
(a) A competitor opened next door.
(b) They were robbed.
(c) People wanted a more casual lifestyle.
(d) David was spending recklessly.

2. How did Diane's mother make their home difficult?
(a) She was violent.
(b) She suffered from depression.
(c) She spent all their money.
(d) She drank all the time.

3. As Diane matured into her teens, what did she develop?
(a) Depression.
(b) Strange habits.
(c) An angry streak.
(d) An imaginary life.

4. Lisette Model was famous for photographing human "_______."
(a) Extremes.
(b) Nature.
(c) Greed.
(d) Kindness.

5. After the affair, how did Diane feel?
(a) Proud.
(b) Depressed.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Guilty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Gertrude is described as being ________.

2. While working at Russek's, what did Allan want to be?

3. What drew Diane to Grosz's work?

4. After years of fashion photography, how did Allan feel about his career?

5. What about Cheech did Allan resent?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How was the Arbus family able to go to Europe? Why did they go?

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

6. When Diane broke down at the end of a dinner party, what change did it prompt in the family?

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

8. Did "Diane Arbus Revelations" alter the way Diane's work was received?

9. Why did Diane give away many of her photographs in 1970 and 1971?

10. Why was Diane jealous of Jane?

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