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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Coco, a Kept Woman.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who arranged a job for Chanel at a shop?
(a) Her canonesses.
(b) Her uncle.
(c) A former teacher.
(d) A local merchant.

2. For generations, what was Chanel's family's financial situation?
(a) Her family was working class.
(b) Her family was wealthy.
(c) Her family was poor.
(d) Her family was middle class.

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

4. What is described as one of Chanel's most scandalous affairs?
(a) An affair with a married royal.
(b) An affair with a Hollywood star.
(c) An affair with the French Prime Minister.
(d) An affair with a German officer.

5. What were the 10th Chasseurs?
(a) A group of nineteenth century painters and poets.
(b) A regiment of aristocratic gentlemen.
(c) A nickname for the royal family.
(d) A travelling group of performers.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Around the time Chanel was trying to break into the theatre, what performances were favored by the nouveau-riche?

3. Where did Chanel go during her self-imposed exile following her scandalous affair?

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

5. Where did Chanel open a shop with help from Capel?

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