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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the time of her birth, what was Chanel's mother's marital status?
(a) Single.
(b) Widowed.
(c) Married.
(d) Engaged.

2. Who was the first of Chanel's family to work as a peddler?
(a) Her uncle.
(b) Her grandfather.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her great-grandfather.

3. How did Chanel feel about the place where she stayed after leaving the orphanage?
(a) Chanel felt at home.
(b) Chanel felt the need to escape.
(c) Chanel felt unwelcome.
(d) Chanel felt as if she was making a difference.

4. In her twenties, in which artistic field did Chanel attempt to find success?
(a) In music.
(b) In painting.
(c) In the theatre.
(d) In dance.

5. What is said to have shaped the world in which Chanel spent her childhood?
(a) The war.
(b) Her mother's poor mental health.
(c) The disruption of family life.
(d) Abject poverty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What brought Chanel back to Paris?

2. What is described as one of Chanel's most scandalous affairs?

3. What made Chanel memorable to everyone she met?

4. When did Chanel's father abandon her?

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

(see the answer key)

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