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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. What was Diane's responsibility in the photography business?

2. Why were Robert Frank's photos appealing to New Yorkers?

3. From where did the Russek family immigrate?

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

5. How did Diane respond to the birth of her first child?

Short Essay Questions

1. Was Diane remorseful of her affair with Alex? Why or why not?

2. By the end of Chapter 20, did Allan and Diane have a strong marriage?

3. Was Diane a victim to Israel? Was it worth it for her to sacrifice so much for him?

4. Why was Diane jealous of Jane?

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

6. How did Diane and Allan manage to keep their relationship cordial as they grew apart?

7. Why did Russeks decline?

8. How did Model influence Diane's photography?

9. How did Diane compensate for Allan's absence after their divorce was final? Was she successful?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Patricia Bosworth, the author, had a personal relationship with Diane Arbus allowing the reader to experience a personal side of the subject. Discuss how Bosworth's proximity to Arbus affected her recount of her life.

Essay Topic 2

Diane's life was full of infidelity. Judging from the reactions of those around her and her own reactions, her actions were a product of a larger problem. Discuss why Diane was unfaithful.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout her life, Diane had many mentors who helped her develop her vision. Discuss these mentors and what each offered to Diane and if they were a positive or negative influence on her art or her as a person.

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