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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What major event occurred in 1914 which affected Chanel's work?
(a) A labor strike prevented the manufacture of fabrics.
(b) The Germans invaded France.
(c) A legislative election was held.
(d) Downtown Paris flooded destroying Chanel's design shop.

2. After hats, what did Chanel turn her attention to designing?
(a) Ball gowns.
(b) Wedding dresses.
(c) Jewelry.
(d) Active wear.

3. How old was Chanel when her mother died?
(a) Fifteen years old.
(b) Three years old.
(c) Twelve years old.
(d) Eight years old.

4. In the city where Chanel was born, what was August known as?
(a) The month of L'Hexagone.
(b) The month of the Rhine.
(c) The month of the Carrousel.
(d) The month of Marianne.

5. Who lived nearby to Chanel's millinery shop?
(a) Adrienne Chanel.
(b) George Clemenceau.
(c) Boy Capel.
(d) Pierre Reverdy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What effect did the plagues have on provincial villages?

2. Chanel designed costumes for plays at which venue?

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

4. In what year did plagues begin to sweep through provincial villages?

5. When did Chanel's parents marry?

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