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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 Howard become depressed?
(a) His wife left him.
(b) He lost all his money.
(c) He was failing at writing.
(d) His parents died.

2. While being married to Allan, how did Diane receive Alex's comments to her?
(a) She relished them.
(b) She loathed them.
(c) She avoided them.
(d) She remained aloof to them.

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

4. Model and Diane were originally drawn to each other because of their common _______.
(a) Fears.
(b) Finances.
(c) Desires.
(d) Backgrounds.

5. How did the Russeks earn enough money to start a fur shop?
(a) By working in restaurants.
(b) By being bookies.
(c) By robbing banks.
(d) By selling all their clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Diane is described as being a _______ housewife.

2. How did Allan respond to Diane's infidelity?

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

4. As children, what was the relationship like between Diane and Howard?

5. What made Diane jealous about Alex's and Jane's marriage?

Short Essay Questions

1. Was Diane a typical girl of the 1930's?

2. How did Diane compare to the photographers of the 30's and 40's?

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

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

5. Is Diane's documentation of the 60's thorough or narrow? How?

6. Was Europe a positive experience for Diane? How?

7. How did Diane's parents feel about her marrying Allan? Was she fulfilling their desires of letting them down?

8. Why was Howard's British wife a successful saleswoman at Russeks?

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

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

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