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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. From where did the Russek family immigrate?

2. Model said: "Photographs that demand admiration have a power to ______."

3. Why did Diane believe her parents would accept her marriage to Allan?

4. When did the affair between Alex and Diane begin?

5. When Frank Russek arrived in America, with whom did he live?

Short Essay Questions

1. Was Israel an appropriate mentor for Diane? Why did they develop a relationship?

2. How did Diane and Howard feel about working at Russek's? What were their reasons for continuing to work there?

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

4. How did Diane compensate for Allan's absence after their divorce was final? Was she successful?

5. Did "Diane Arbus Revelations" alter the way Diane's work was received?

6. When Diane broke down at the end of a dinner party, what change did it prompt in the family?

7. How did Diane's family maintain the value of her work? Was this successful?

8. Why did Diane and Allan stay together?

9. What contributed to Diane's depression as her business grew?

10. How was the Arbus family able to go to Europe? Why did they go?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is a clear correlation between Diane's attitudes as a teenager and her photography as an adult. Discuss how Diane's art reflects Diane.

Essay Topic 2

There are small discrepancies between what Diane did, claimed, and felt. Much of her true nature was shown through what she envied of others. Discuss the telling nature of Diane's jealousy.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout her life, Diane had many mentors who helped her develop her vision. Discuss these mentors and what each offered to Diane and if they were a positive or negative influence on her art or her as a person.

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