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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What common item of clothing was Chanel credited with developing?
(a) The bathing suit.
(b) Knitted sweaters.
(c) Women's shorts.
(d) The boater hat.

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

3. Who eased the public into accepting the idea of mass-produced dresses by Chanel?
(a) Le Mode magazine.
(b) The retailers who sold the dresses.
(c) Newspaper fashion editors.
(d) Vogue magazine.

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

5. What hobby did Chanel adopt after meeting Balsan?
(a) Horseback riding.
(b) Sewing.
(c) Photography.
(d) Dog breeding.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who provided Chanel the finances to open her shop?

2. Who was George Clemenceau?

3. What is described as one of Chanel's most scandalous affairs?

4. Who are described as the fashion setters at the end of the 1800s?

5. What did Chanel style her first summer home after?

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