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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Gertrude's family feel about her marrying David?
(a) They were indifferent.
(b) They arranged it.
(c) They were opposed to it.
(d) They were thrilled.

2. What risky behavior did Diane engage in with her new artist friends?
(a) Theft.
(b) Sex.
(c) Drugs.
(d) Dog fighting.

3. After years of fashion photography, how did Allan feel about his career?
(a) He still loved it.
(b) He felt like a failure.
(c) He hated it.
(d) He was irritated by it.

4. How did David expand Russek's?
(a) By adding a shoe department.
(b) By hiring beautiful saleswomen.
(c) By opening another store.
(d) By adding a women's clothing line.

5. What was Diane's relationship with her younger sister like?
(a) She used her to get free food.
(b) She lavished attention on her.
(c) She ignored her.
(d) She would pick on her.

6. How did Allan respond to Diane's infidelity?
(a) He was silent.
(b) He scolded her.
(c) He understood.
(d) He temporarily left her.

7. Allan Arbus was the son of ______ immigrants.
(a) German.
(b) Russian.
(c) Swedish.
(d) Polish.

8. As Diane matured into her teens, what did she develop?
(a) Depression.
(b) An angry streak.
(c) An imaginary life.
(d) Strange habits.

9. Towards the late 50's, Diane felt like she was at a _________ phase in her life.
(a) Crazy.
(b) New.
(c) Stagnant.
(d) Productive.

10. Through her classes with Black, how did Diane perceive her life?
(a) It was infinite.
(b) It was perfect.
(c) It was too privileged.
(d) It was too sanitary.

11. What were Diane and Howard not comfortable with as children?
(a) Socializing.
(b) Violence.
(c) Affection.
(d) Money.

12. Model and Diane were originally drawn to each other because of their common _______.
(a) Fears.
(b) Desires.
(c) Backgrounds.
(d) Finances.

13. Diane was aware that by marrying Allan she would be giving up ______.
(a) Wealth.
(b) Her family.
(c) Hope.
(d) Independence.

14. Bosworth explains the Arbuses complimented each other because Diane was ________.
(a) Boring.
(b) Introspective.
(c) Talkative.
(d) Reckless.

15. What made Howard's wife a good business tool for attracting wealthy clients?
(a) Her good looks.
(b) Her British accent.
(c) Her stylishness.
(d) Her business experience.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Anne respond to Alex's infidelity?

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

3. What effect did Diane's risky behavior have on her work?

4. How did Diane experience the "real world"?

5. How did Allan fund his family's trip to Europe?

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