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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. Why did Sam Goldwyn want to use Chanel's fashions in his films?
(a) To help Chanel out when business was bad.
(b) To create a timeless look for his films.
(c) To capitalize on Chanel's fame.
(d) To attract women to the cinema.

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

3. What did Chanel introduce to her collections in 1932?
(a) Designer sunglasses.
(b) Jewelry made with real jewels.
(c) Rain jackets and umbrellas.
(d) Footwear.

4. After opening the shop in Biarritz, how many people did Chanel have in her employ?
(a) Around fifty.
(b) One hundred.
(c) One hundred and seventy-five.
(d) Three hundred.

5. Where did Balsan allow Chanel to open up a millinery shop?
(a) On the grounds of his chateau.
(b) In a department store.
(c) On Rue Cambon.
(d) In his unused apartment.

Short Answer Questions

1. What invention made the flaws of women's dress apparent?

2. In addition to Adrienne, who did Chanel recruit to wear her fashions around town?

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

4. Who was Adrienne Chanel?

5. What did Paul Morand write about Chanel and Capel?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Chanel use her friends to find commercial success?

2. What inspired Chanel's English period?

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

4. What role did Vogue magazine play when Chanel began mass-producing dresses?

5. In what way did Chanel's placement at a hosiery shop introduce her to high society?

6. Explain how Chanel used mannequins to promote her work.

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

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

9. Explain Chanel's brief involvement with Hollywood.

10. What was different about what Chanel wore to the racetrack?

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