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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What brought Chanel back to Paris?
(a) Her competition with Christian Dior.
(b) She missed her family.
(c) Her company was on the brink of bankruptcy.
(d) She missed her friends.

3. In terms of fashion, what was evolving quickly when Chanel was born?
(a) Men's fashion.
(b) Women's fashions.
(c) Lengths of skirts.
(d) The use of modern fabrics.

4. In the city where Chanel was born, what influenced women's fashion?
(a) The cold climate.
(b) Bohemian artistry.
(c) The proximity to the sea.
(d) The harsh dust and sun.

5. What property did Chanel purchase in cash for her business?
(a) The Villa Larralde.
(b) The Domaine des Roches.
(c) The Chalet Serena.
(d) The Chateau D'Aix.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Chanel's nickname, Coco, come from?

2. What was Coco Chanel's real first name?

3. What occupation was Chanel's father?

4. In what area was Chanel's pairing with "Boy" Capel advantageous?

5. What kind of shop did Chanel open?

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