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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. How was Diane's work received when she first submitted her portfolio?

2. After years of fashion photography, how did Allan feel about his career?

3. What publication gave the Arbus' photography business its break?

4. How did Gertrude's family feel about her marrying David?

5. What effect did the "call girl scandal" have on the Russek's family?

Short Essay Questions

1. When did Diane achieve the peak of her fame?

2. How did Model influence Diane's photography?

3. How concerned were Allan and Diane about infidelity?

4. Why did Allan ban Cheech from the Arbus home?

5. Why was Diane envious of Howard?

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

7. Is Diane's documentation of the 60's thorough or narrow? How?

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

9. How did Diane's lifestyle with her artist friends fuel her creativity?

10. Why was Diane chosen for the "New York" issue of Esquire? Was this appropriate for her style?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Diane and her siblings all grew up to become artists although they were raised in a wealthy, business oriented home. Discuss how the different facets of Diane's upbringing (from her financial opportunities, to her education, to the emotions in her house) formed her.

Essay Topic 2

Diane's life was full of infidelity. Judging from the reactions of those around her and her own reactions, her actions were a product of a larger problem. Discuss why Diane was unfaithful.

Essay Topic 3

In several ways, Diane compromised herself and her art for mainstream and normalcy. She did this first with her marriage to Allan and second with getting her work published. In ways, these choices helped her gain what she desired but also inhibited her. Discuss Diane's compromise for the mainstream and normalcy. Was this contrary to her nature or a means to an end? Was she faithful to herself or her art?

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