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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Photographic Evangels.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sontag defines photography as an aid to ______________ in the opening chapter.
(a) Criminal activity.
(b) Masturbation.
(c) The underworld.
(d) Children.

2. Or is photography a ________ using an incidentally mimetic process, as referenced by Sontag in the book?
(a) High art.
(b) Assembly line.
(c) Forgery.
(d) Truth telling.

3. Arbus admitted to the fact that her own work violated her own ______________ because of its content.
(a) Morals.
(b) Rules.
(c) Understanding.
(d) Innocence.

4. In relation to sexuality, the very act of photography infers a perverse ________________.
(a) Fetishism.
(b) Enjoyment.
(c) Naughtiness.
(d) Permission.

5. Like modern art, according to Sontag, photography lowers ___________ in those who view it.
(a) Understanding.
(b) Trust.
(c) Sensitivities.
(d) Inhibitions.

Short Answer Questions

1. At times in the photography movement, the __________ is considered important while at other times it is not.

2. What is the question plaguing most photographic theory of the 1970s, according to Sontag in this chapter?

3. Even though photographs are generally consistent, _________ tastes in photography exist and change over time.

4. A photograph can only convey ____________of something, but gives no real information about the subject.

5. "_______- proud hosts may well pull out photographs of the place to show visitors how really splendid it is."

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