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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Coco, a Kept Woman.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the occupation of Chanel's friend, Caryathis?
(a) A fashion designer.
(b) A concert pianist.
(c) A cubist painter.
(d) A dancer.

2. What did Paul Morand write about Chanel and Capel?
(a) A magazine article.
(b) A short story.
(c) A play.
(d) An opera.

3. What was Chanel's role in her theatre performances?
(a) A dancer.
(b) A mime.
(c) A poseus.
(d) A harpist.

4. To which of her acquaintances did Chanel share a very similar background?
(a) Cecil Sorel.
(b) Gabrielle Dorziat.
(c) Etienne Balsan.
(d) Suzanne Orlandi.

5. What did Chanel do in order to have her fashions publicized?
(a) Staged shows for magazine editors.
(b) Dressed her influential friends.
(c) Sent samples to fashion magazines.
(d) Held in-store parties for her clients.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Boy Capel's attitude described?

2. What was "Boy" Capel's first name?

3. What is described as an important center of style in Chanel's birth city?

4. Who was Etienne Balsan?

5. In terms of fashion, what was evolving quickly when Chanel was born?

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