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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Gabrielle Chanel.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which city was Chanel born?
(a) Saumur.
(b) Rouen.
(c) Marseille.
(d) Paris.

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

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

4. For generations, what had Chanel's family made a living gathering?
(a) Truffles.
(b) Mushrooms.
(c) Grains.
(d) Chestnuts.

5. What invention made the flaws of women's dress apparent?
(a) Cameras.
(b) Motor vehicles.
(c) Washing machines.
(d) Electric heaters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What garment gave Chanel her first major commercial success?

2. As a young woman, on what did Adrienne Chanel focus her attention?

3. After opening the shop in Biarritz, how many people did Chanel have in her employ?

4. What is said to have shaped the world in which Chanel spent her childhood?

5. When did Chanel's parents marry?

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