View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Chanel wear her collars which were unlike other women of the time?
(a) Decorated with frills and lace.
(b) As simple folded-down squares.
(c) Popped up.
(d) Chanel purposely never wore collared shirts.

2. What did Chanel introduce to her collections in 1932?
(a) Rain jackets and umbrellas.
(b) Footwear.
(c) Designer sunglasses.
(d) Jewelry made with real jewels.

3. What property did Chanel purchase in cash for her business?
(a) The Villa Larralde.
(b) The Chateau D'Aix.
(c) The Chalet Serena.
(d) The Domaine des Roches.

4. What was Chanel's sister's name?
(a) Danielle.
(b) Julia.
(c) Bernadette.
(d) Hélène.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Chanel's great-grandfather turn his rented property into?

2. What brought Chanel back to Paris?

3. What was the advantage of men's clothing at the time of Chanel's birth?

4. What made Chanel different from the other girls at the novitiate?

5. To which commission was Boy Capel transferred by Clemenceau?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 245 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample