Diane Arbus: A Biography Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Patricia Bosworth
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 104 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Diane Arbus: A Biography Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Patricia Bosworth
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 104 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After taking classes from Model, what was Diane determined to photograph?
(a) The forbidden.
(b) Models.
(c) Celebrities.
(d) Landscapes.

2. Since they were involved in Russek's, what kind of life were David and Gertrude able to lead?
(a) A reckless lifestyle.
(b) A frugal lifestyle.
(c) A modern lifestyle.
(d) A luxurious lifestyle.

3. Diane is described as being popular, outgoing, and _______.
(a) Friendly.
(b) Solitary.
(c) Domineering.
(d) Mean.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom did Diane sketch in her art classes at school?

2. Where did Allan and Diane's fashion photography business start?

3. What risky behavior did Diane engage in with her new artist friends?

4. Diane was aware that by marrying Allan she would be giving up ______.

5. David and Gertrude realized their children would be drawn to _______ pursuits in their career.

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Diane's parents feel about her marrying Allan? Was she fulfilling their desires of letting them down?

2. To Diane, what was the only way one could achieve a true portrait? How did she manage this?

3. Was the Russek's store successful? How was it tried? How did it succeed?

4. Did the Russek family achieve the American dream? How?

5. What was Robert Frank's image of "America"?

6. How did Alex's role in Diane's life affect her relationship with Allan?

7. Why did Diane and Allan stay together?

8. What was Diane's genre of photography? Did Diane influence her genre for the future?

9. Why was Howard's British wife a successful saleswoman at Russeks?

10. How did Model influence Diane's photography?

(see the answer keys)

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