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

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 allowed freedom of movement.
(d) Men's clothing designs were elegantly simple.

2. What was Chanel said to have become to "all the young lions of the age"?
(a) A distraction.
(b) A target.
(c) A trophy.
(d) A darling.

3. What was Chanel's sudden return to Paris fashion described as?
(a) An unwelcomed return.
(b) A lightning reappearance.
(c) A rebirth.
(d) A well-timed homecoming.

4. What property did Chanel's great-grandfather rent?
(a) A store room.
(b) A hall.
(c) An inn.
(d) A plot of farm land.

5. What did the city Chanel was born in have a great love for?
(a) Music.
(b) Boating.
(c) Equestrianism.
(d) Fashion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the first of Chanel's relatives to give up day labor?

2. How soon after opening Chanel's shop does WWI begin?

3. During her time at the chateau, to what did Chanel apply her charms and style?

4. Which of the following was not described as a popular fashion at the end of the 1800s?

5. What is described as an important center of style in Chanel's birth city?

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