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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Chanel's frequent role as a mistress to married men make her yearn for?
(a) For marriage to be outlawed.
(b) A man to chose her above all others.
(c) The good sense to stay away from married men.
(d) A life on her own.

3. During her time at the chateau, to what did Chanel apply her charms and style?
(a) Making friends.
(b) Entering high-society.
(c) Beginning a career in the theatre.
(d) The art of seduction.

4. What was Chanel's sudden return to Paris fashion described as?
(a) An unwelcomed return.
(b) A well-timed homecoming.
(c) A rebirth.
(d) A lightning reappearance.

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. In the city where Chanel was born, what influenced women's fashion?

2. What happened when Chanel's parents marry?

3. In terms of fashion, what was evolving quickly when Chanel was born?

4. What did Chanel's great-grandfather use to rent a property?

5. At what age did Chanel meet Etienne Balsan?

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