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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the city where Chanel was born, what was August known as?
(a) The month of the Rhine.
(b) The month of L'Hexagone.
(c) The month of Marianne.
(d) The month of the Carrousel.

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

3. How soon after opening Chanel's shop does WWI begin?
(a) One year.
(b) A year and a half.
(c) Six months.
(d) Two years.

4. What was fashion at the time of Chanel's birth said to have made women look?
(a) Like haystacks.
(b) Like pillowcases.
(c) Like decorated cakes.
(d) Deformed and crippled.

5. In what year did Chanel's parents marry?
(a) 1875.
(b) 1891.
(c) 1884.
(d) Her parents did not marry.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the foreword, what is Chanel described as being "to the core"?

2. In what year did Chanel return to Paris fashion?

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

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

5. When did Chanel's parents marry?

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