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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year was Chanel born?
(a) 1864.
(b) 1894.
(c) 1903.
(d) 1883.

2. In terms of fashion, what was evolving quickly when Chanel was born?
(a) Women's fashions.
(b) Lengths of skirts.
(c) Men's fashion.
(d) The use of modern fabrics.

3. In what area was Chanel's pairing with "Boy" Capel advantageous?
(a) Politics.
(b) Religion.
(c) Business.
(d) Society.

4. Which of the following events was not described as happening when Chanel was born?
(a) Parades.
(b) Riding instructions.
(c) Presentations of troops.
(d) Quadrilles.

5. At what age did Chanel meet Etienne Balsan?
(a) Twenty-five.
(b) Twenty-two.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Twenty-seven.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Etienne Balsan?

2. What happened when Chanel's parents marry?

3. What was Chanel's sudden return to Paris fashion described as?

4. In what year did Chanel return to Paris fashion?

5. What part of Chanel's life is explored in the book's Introduction?

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