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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Mademoiselle Chanel.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who portrayed Chanel in the Broadway musical about her life?
(a) Katherine Hepburn.
(b) Audrey Hepburn.
(c) Jane Fonda.
(d) Elizabeth Taylor.

2. Which item of fashion continued to be flamboyant in spite of WWII?
(a) Hats.
(b) Shoes.
(c) Outerwear.
(d) Jewelry.

3. In what area was Chanel's pairing with "Boy" Capel advantageous?
(a) Politics.
(b) Religion.
(c) Society.
(d) Business.

4. What major event occurred in 1914 which affected Chanel's work?
(a) A labor strike prevented the manufacture of fabrics.
(b) Downtown Paris flooded destroying Chanel's design shop.
(c) The Germans invaded France.
(d) A legislative election was held.

5. What variety of artist provided Chanel unexpected exposure?
(a) A fashion illustrator.
(b) A charicaturist.
(c) A portrait painter.
(d) An animator.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year did Chanel return to the world of fashion after her exile?

2. For which stage production directed by Cocteau did Chanel act as costumer?

3. What was distinctive about Clemenceau's manner of dress?

4. What did Chanel realize she could do at Biarritz?

5. What is said to have been Chanel's best means for promoting her style?

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