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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What major event occurred in 1914 which affected Chanel's work?
(a) The Germans invaded France.
(b) A legislative election was held.
(c) Downtown Paris flooded destroying Chanel's design shop.
(d) A labor strike prevented the manufacture of fabrics.

2. What was the style of the era when Chanel was born?
(a) Equestrian-inspired.
(b) Naval-inspired.
(c) Military-inspired.
(d) Ecclesiastic-inspired.

3. In the city where Chanel was born, for how long had women's fashion gone unchanged?
(a) For decades.
(b) For a hundred years.
(c) For not very long.
(d) For fifty years.

4. While living at the chateau, what did Chanel begin to develop a wardrobe specifically for?
(a) Going to the racetrack.
(b) Riding in an automobile.
(c) Going to the beach.
(d) Playing tennis.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the city Chanel was born in have a great love for?

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

3. What was the occupation of Chanel's friend, Caryathis?

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

5. How did the press regard Chanel as she gained fame?

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