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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The aristocrats and upper class of which country were served from Chanel's Biarritz shop?
(a) England.
(b) Spain.
(c) Germany.
(d) Portugal.

2. For which stage production directed by Cocteau did Chanel act as costumer?
(a) Antigone.
(b) La Lampe d'Aladin.
(c) Allégories.
(d) Les Monstres sacrés.

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

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

5. How did the press regard Chanel as she gained fame?
(a) With disdain.
(b) With curiosity
(c) With growing respect.
(d) As a fashion "wild child."

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Chanel select to be the director of design for her new line of jewelry?

2. Who did Capel have make an elegant version of the simple lines Chanel always wore?

3. What was Chanel's role in her theatre performances?

4. Where did Chanel open a shop with help from Capel?

5. Who did Chanel choose as her lover from the 10th Chasseurs?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was life at Balsan's chateau like for Chanel?

2. How did Chanel benefit from the invasion of France in 1914?

3. How did Chanel earn her nickname, "Coco"?

4. What fascinated visitors to Chanel's Rue Cambon shop when it first opened?

5. Following her success as a hat designer, on what areas of fashion did Chanel focus her attention?

6. According to Chanel, what made her successful in designing fashion for society?

7. Describe Emilienne d'Alecon.

8. What inspired Chanel's English period?

9. In what way did the invention of the motor vehicle highlight the impracticalities of women's fashion?

10. What decision was Chanel required to make when she turned eighteen?

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