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

Short Answer Questions

1. What word does Bosworth use to describe the reaction to Diane's show at the Museum of Modern Art?

2. Diane's work is considered a thorough study of what?

3. By the early 1960's, what defined Diane and Allan's relationship?

4. For what project did Diane collaborate with Richard Avedon?

5. As Diane's mental condition worsened, how did people describe her behavior?

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

History repeated itself in the Arbus family. Many aspects of Diane and Allan mirrored that of Diane's parents. Discuss Diane's drive in her family and the repercussions of her flawed childhood home.

Essay Topic 3

Diane's work maintained its value because Doon decided to carefully control the distribution of her work. Diane was able to receive acclaim during her life by giving control of her artistic endeavors to Marvin Israel. Discuss the positives and negatives of Diane relinquishing control to others.

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