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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Bosworth explains the Arbuses complimented each other because Diane was ________.

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

4. Why did Howard become depressed?

5. From where did the Russek family immigrate?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Grosz work influence Diane?

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

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

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

5. To Diane, what was the only way one could achieve a true portrait? How did she manage this?

6. Did the Nemerov children have a "fairyland" childhood? Why or why not?

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

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

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

10. When did Diane achieve the peak of her fame?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In several ways, Diane compromised herself and her art for mainstream and normalcy. She did this first with her marriage to Allan and second with getting her work published. In ways, these choices helped her gain what she desired but also inhibited her. Discuss Diane's compromise for the mainstream and normalcy. Was this contrary to her nature or a means to an end? Was she faithful to herself or her art?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss what contributed to Diane Arbus's downfall and why her life ended as it did.

Essay Topic 3

Diane and her siblings all grew up to become artists although they were raised in a wealthy, business oriented home. Discuss how the different facets of Diane's upbringing (from her financial opportunities, to her education, to the emotions in her house) formed her.

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