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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Diane befriend Moondog?
(a) To learn about his past.
(b) To exploit him.
(c) To get a glimpse into his world.
(d) To make new friends.

2. As Diane's mental condition worsened, how did people describe her behavior?
(a) Romantic.
(b) Passive.
(c) Schizophrenic.
(d) Drowzy.

3. What fundraiser were Diane and Bosworth attending in 1970?
(a) The Salvation Army.
(b) The Race for the Cure.
(c) The War Relief.
(d) The Chicago Seven Defense.

4. For how long would Diane photograph?
(a) Until the sun came up.
(b) Until she ran out of film.
(c) Until her cab arrived.
(d) Until her subject got tired.

5. According to Bosworth in the Afterword, how was Diane like so many other artists?
(a) She never made any money.
(b) She experienced fame after death.
(c) She had a family.
(d) She died young.

6. Bosworth quotes Diane as saying, "These are things no one would see unless ________."
(a) The world existed.
(b) I photographed them.
(c) They lived in New York.
(d) They read magazines.

7. Because of Israel's role in her life, what choice did she have to make?
(a) To sacrifice school.
(b) To sacrifice her marriage.
(c) To sacrifice photography.
(d) To sacrifice her friends.

8. According to Diane, what was the only true way to capture one's true nature?
(a) By posing them in a nice outfit.
(b) By letting them choose the location.
(c) By evoking an emotional response.
(d) By photographing them without makeup.

9. What word does Bosworth use to describe the reaction to Diane's show at the Museum of Modern Art?
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Violent.
(c) Astonished.
(d) Mesmerized.

10. Diane's photographs were carefully ________ by the estate.
(a) Arranged.
(b) Sold.
(c) Edited.
(d) Controlled.

11. Moondog worked as a _______.
(a) Writer.
(b) Actor.
(c) Musician.
(d) Painter.

12. What defined Diane's attitude toward her art when Bosworth saw her at the fundraiser?
(a) She had a strong ego about it.
(b) She was indifferent.
(c) She was pleased.
(d) She was self-deprecating.

13. Why was Diane different than other artists?
(a) She revolutionized her genre.
(b) She cheated on her husband.
(c) She lived with other artists.
(d) She was famous.

14. While Diane and Allan became more estranged, why did they maintain a relationship?
(a) For the money.
(b) For tax purposes.
(c) For appearance.
(d) For their children.

15. Other than subject matter, what did Diane alter in photography?
(a) Approach.
(b) Marketing.
(c) Range.
(d) Technique.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who became the executrix of Diane's estate?

2. In Israel's opinion, why did Diane fail in the 50's?

3. Why did Diane give away her photos before she died?

4. What interests did Israel and Diane have in common?

5. As Allan made plans to move to California, what was Diane's fear?

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