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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What part of Chanel's life is explored in the book's Introduction?
(a) Her early childhood.
(b) Her life just before her death.
(c) Her middle age.
(d) Her young adulthood.

2. In what country was Coco Chanel born?
(a) Belgium.
(b) France.
(c) America.
(d) Switzerland.

3. What kind of shop did Chanel open?
(a) A hosiery shop.
(b) A millinery shop.
(c) A dress shop.
(d) A haberdashery.

4. For what was Etienne Balsan famous?
(a) His mistresses.
(b) His bad investments.
(c) His abuse of alcohol.
(d) His altruism.

5. Where did Chanel go during her self-imposed exile following her scandalous affair?
(a) England.
(b) Switzerland.
(c) America.
(d) Spain.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what area was Chanel's pairing with "Boy" Capel advantageous?

2. What was Chanel's sister's name?

3. What was "Boy" Capel's first name?

4. When did Chanel's parents marry?

5. What does biographer Edmonde Charles-Roux say Chanel tried to conceal her entire life?

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