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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Chanel design to sell at Biarritz?
(a) Two-piece bathing suits.
(b) Dresses.
(c) Straw hats.
(d) Sunglasses.

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

3. In "Coco, a Kept Woman," which of the following is not described as one of the dominant designers in Paris fashion?
(a) Charles Fredrick Worth.
(b) Paul Poiret.
(c) Jacques Doucet.
(d) Jeanne Paquin.

4. What did Chanel do for her friend Raymond Radiguet?
(a) Paid his hospital bills.
(b) Paid for his daughter's schooling.
(c) Hired him as an assistant designer.
(d) Bought him an apartment.

5. Where did Chanel make her stage debut?
(a) Château de Boisclaireau.
(b) La Rotunde.
(c) Broadway.
(d) Moulin Rouge.

6. What were the first of Chanel's designs to become popular?
(a) Her sweaters.
(b) Her jewelry designs.
(c) Her hats.
(d) Her dresses.

7. Who took it upon herself to help Chanel recover from Boy's death?
(a) Adrienne Chanel.
(b) Suzanne d'Orlandi.
(c) Jeanne Leary.
(d) Misia Godebska.

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

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

10. What did Le Mode magazine begin to do which helped Chanel's career?
(a) Reporting on up-and-coming designers.
(b) Photographing women outdoors.
(c) Printing in color.
(d) Focusing on active wear.

11. While living at the chateau, what did Chanel begin to develop a wardrobe specifically for?
(a) Going to the beach.
(b) Riding in an automobile.
(c) Going to the racetrack.
(d) Playing tennis.

12. Who is said to have ushered Chanel into chateau life?
(a) Boy Capel.
(b) Suzanne Orlandi.
(c) Adrienne Chanel.
(d) Etienne Balsan.

13. Simply put, for what did Chanel become famous?
(a) Shocking the public.
(b) Simplicity.
(c) Her love life.
(d) Being different.

14. Who did Chanel describe as a nasal-voiced old clown?
(a) Emilienne d'Alecon.
(b) Sarah Bernhardt.
(c) Gabrielle Dorziat.
(d) Pablo Picasso.

15. What garment gave Chanel her first major commercial success?
(a) A folded-collar blouse.
(b) A silk capelet.
(c) A corset-less suit.
(d) A beaded ladies' dinner jacket.

Short Answer Questions

1. What variety of artist provided Chanel unexpected exposure?

2. The aristocrats and upper class of which country were served from Chanel's Biarritz shop?

3. After hats, what did Chanel turn her attention to designing?

4. What property did Chanel purchase in cash for her business?

5. How did Boy Capel die?

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