Diane Arbus: A Biography Test | Final Test - Hard

Patricia Bosworth
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 104 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Diane Arbus: A Biography Test | Final Test - Hard

Patricia Bosworth
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 104 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Diane's specific assignment for the Esquire photo shoot was "_______."

2. According to Bosworth in the Afterword, how was Diane like so many other artists?

3. How did Diane search out her subjects?

4. What first experience did Diane have from working with Esquire?

5. According to Bosworth, why was Diane's work more appealing in the 60's?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Diane was in many ways constantly at odds with her surroundings, which made it difficult for her to be successful. Discuss how and why Diane was so out of place.

Essay Topic 2

Allan was Diane's only husband whom she married while she was young and with whom she had two children. Allan both afforded Diane the life she wanted and prevented her from that life as well. Discuss Diane's relationship with Allan.

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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