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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Chanel's father's name?
(a) Phillipe.
(b) Claude.
(c) Gérard.
(d) Albert.

2. Who was "Boy" Capel to Chanel?
(a) A rival.
(b) The only man Chanel would ever love.
(c) A distant relation.
(d) Her trusted business partner.

3. What is described as one of Chanel's most scandalous affairs?
(a) An affair with the French Prime Minister.
(b) An affair with a German officer.
(c) An affair with a married royal.
(d) An affair with a Hollywood star.

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

5. In what area was Chanel's pairing with "Boy" Capel advantageous?
(a) Religion.
(b) Society.
(c) Business.
(d) Politics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the city Chanel was born in have a great love for?

2. At the time of her birth, what was Chanel's mother's marital status?

3. Which of the following did Chanel's father sell?

4. Where did Chanel go during her self-imposed exile following her scandalous affair?

5. In the foreword, how is Chanel's work ethic described upon her return to Paris after her exile?

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