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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How did the press regard Chanel as she gained fame?
(a) With disdain.
(b) With curiosity
(c) As a fashion "wild child."
(d) With growing respect.

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

4. Where did Chanel make her stage debut?
(a) Moulin Rouge.
(b) Broadway.
(c) Château de Boisclaireau.
(d) La Rotunde.

5. What did Chanel believe people looked to her designs for?
(a) Innovation.
(b) The prestige of her name on the label.
(c) Sartorial expression.
(d) A new modern lifestyle.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who did Chanel select to be the director of design for her new line of jewelry?

3. In the city where Chanel was born, for how long had women's fashion gone unchanged?

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

5. Who was George Clemenceau?

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