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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. To which commission was Boy Capel transferred by Clemenceau?
(a) The Franco-English wartime coal commission.
(b) The naval ship building commission
(c) The patent application commission.
(d) The Paris city protection commission.

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

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

4. What fashion staple did Chanel introduce in her black period?
(a) The little black dress.
(b) Black satin gloves.
(c) Black high heels.
(d) Matching purse and shoes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What major event occurred in 1914 which affected Chanel's work?

2. Simply put, for what did Chanel become famous?

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

4. How is the shop described where Chanel was sent to work?

5. Who is said to have ushered Chanel into chateau life?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happened when Balsan found out about Chanel's relationship with Capel?

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

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

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

6. Why was Boy Capel an ideal match for Chanel?

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

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

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

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

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