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

Short Answer Questions

1. Photographers of the 30's were described as "_______" recorders.

2. Why did Diane befriend Moondog?

3. How was Allan's acting career developing?

4. As Diane became more immersed in photography, what was her strongest desire?

5. According to Model, how did people receive Diane's incessant stories?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Both Diane and her mother suffered from depression for very different reasons. Discuss Diane's depression. Was she a victim to it or just to herself? Why was she depressed?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Diane experiences some success during her life, but she achieved true fame after her death. In that way, she is similar to other artists. However, Diane revolutionized her genre, making her even more relevant to art. Discuss how Diane came to be successful in her life and famous after her death. What did Diane herself and the standards of the time influence how she was received?

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