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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which region of her home country was Chanel born?
(a) Auvergne.
(b) Limousin.
(c) Bergundy.
(d) The Cevennes.

2. When did Chanel's father abandon her?
(a) At her birth.
(b) When he joined the military.
(c) After her mother's death.
(d) When he got married.

3. What was Coco Chanel's real first name?
(a) Gabrielle.
(b) Marie.
(c) Natalie.
(d) Monique.

4. Which of the following events was not described as happening when Chanel was born?
(a) Presentations of troops.
(b) Parades.
(c) Riding instructions.
(d) Quadrilles.

5. When she was twenty years old, in which town was Chanel offered a job?
(a) Yzeure.
(b) Avernes.
(c) Moulins.
(d) Bellevue.

Short Answer Questions

1. What influenced the design of men's clothes when Chanel was growing up?

2. During her time at the chateau, to what did Chanel apply her charms and style?

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

4. What part of Chanel's life is explored in the book's Introduction?

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

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