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

2. What effect did the plagues have on provincial villages?
(a) Villages began to collapse.
(b) Village populations began to grow.
(c) The plagues had no lasting effect on provincial villages.
(d) Village communities became distrustful of outsiders.

3. At what age did Chanel meet Etienne Balsan?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Twenty-two.
(c) Twenty-five.
(d) Twenty-seven.

4. How long did Chanel stay at the novitiate?
(a) One year.
(b) Six months.
(c) Four years.
(d) Two years.

5. For what was Etienne Balsan famous?
(a) His mistresses.
(b) His bad investments.
(c) His altruism.
(d) His abuse of alcohol.

Short Answer Questions

1. Because of her inexperience in the fashion trade, what characterized Chanel's shop?

2. In which city was Chanel born?

3. Where did Balsan allow Chanel to open up a millinery shop?

4. For generations, what had Chanel's family made a living gathering?

5. Who is said to have ushered Chanel into chateau life?

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