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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was "Boy" Capel's first name?
(a) James.
(b) John.
(c) David.
(d) Arthur.

2. In the city where Chanel was born, for how long had women's fashion gone unchanged?
(a) For fifty years.
(b) For a hundred years.
(c) For decades.
(d) For not very long.

3. What was the advantage of men's clothing at the time of Chanel's birth?
(a) Men's clothing allowed freedom of movement.
(b) Men's clothing designs were elegantly simple.
(c) Men's clothing was less expensive.
(d) Men's clothing was made from long-lasting fabrics.

4. What was the style of the era when Chanel was born?
(a) Military-inspired.
(b) Naval-inspired.
(c) Equestrian-inspired.
(d) Ecclesiastic-inspired.

5. In the foreword, what is Chanel described as being "to the core"?
(a) An innovator.
(b) A businesswoman.
(c) A romantic.
(d) An idealist.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What kind of shop did Chanel open?

3. Which of the following events was not described as happening when Chanel was born?

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

5. In what year was Chanel born?

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