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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the advantage of men's clothing at the time of Chanel's birth?
(a) Men's clothing was made from long-lasting fabrics.
(b) Men's clothing was less expensive.
(c) Men's clothing designs were elegantly simple.
(d) Men's clothing allowed freedom of movement.

2. Who are described as the fashion setters at the end of the 1800s?
(a) Silent film stars.
(b) Aristocratic ladies and gentlemen.
(c) Bohemian artisans.
(d) Cavalrymen.

3. What influenced the design of men's clothes when Chanel was growing up?
(a) The need to walk long distances.
(b) The need to ride horses.
(c) The need to be outdoors.
(d) The need to impress women.

4. What did Le Mode magazine begin to do which helped Chanel's career?
(a) Focusing on active wear.
(b) Printing in color.
(c) Reporting on up-and-coming designers.
(d) Photographing women outdoors.

5. Who is said to have ushered Chanel into chateau life?
(a) Boy Capel.
(b) Adrienne Chanel.
(c) Suzanne Orlandi.
(d) Etienne Balsan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Gabrielle Dorziat?

2. Why did Chanel take a job as a water dispenser?

3. What variety of artist provided Chanel unexpected exposure?

4. To which of her acquaintances did Chanel share a very similar background?

5. How long did Adrienne Chanel wait to marry her lover?

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