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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. As Allan made plans to move to California, what was Diane's fear?
(a) Dying alone.
(b) Failing at photography.
(c) Her children would leave.
(d) He would leave her for good.

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

4. Before teaching at parsons, what magazine did Israel edit?
(a) Harpers.
(b) The Atlantic.
(c) Esquire.
(d) Seventeen.

5. According to Bosworth, why was Diane's work more appealing in the 60's?
(a) Publishers were experimenting.
(b) There were fewer photographers.
(c) Diane was more mature.
(d) Feminism was on the rise.

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

7. As Diane became more immersed in photography, what was her strongest desire?
(a) Learning to paint.
(b) Photographing celebrities.
(c) Shocking people.
(d) Selling her work.

8. How did Diane and Allan give the illusion of still being together?
(a) By entertaining together.
(b) By sharing an apartment.
(c) By going on public dates.
(d) By having family photos.

9. What opportunity did Diane's risky behavior afford her?
(a) An insight into dangerous groups.
(b) A new understanding of human nature.
(c) A new respect for her life.
(d) A secret life.

10. For what project did Diane collaborate with Richard Avedon?
(a) Her family photo.
(b) An American portrait.
(c) A fashion layout.
(d) A celebrity expose.

11. By the early 1960's, what defined Diane and Allan's relationship?
(a) Hate.
(b) Love.
(c) Indifference.
(d) Business.

12. What control did Israel have over Diane?
(a) Her public appearances.
(b) Her love life.
(c) He education.
(d) Her artistic endeavors.

13. How was Allan's acting career developing?
(a) He wasn't finding work.
(b) He was only wanted as a model.
(c) He was starring in off-Broadway plays.
(d) He was getting small movie roles.

14. What was special about Bosworth's and Diane's encounter in 1970?
(a) Diane let Bosworth see her photos.
(b) It was the first time they met.
(c) She asked for Bosworth's advice.
(d) It was their last.

15. At the fundraiser, Bosworth explained that Diane was doing what she always _______.
(a) Hated.
(b) Did.
(c) Tried.
(d) Loved.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Other than the United States, where was Diane's work exhibited after her death?

3. Diane wanted to capture the "_________" of nudists.

4. Diane's method of photography earned her the title of the "first _______."

5. Israel's paintings were described as "_______."

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