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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When she was twenty years old, in which town was Chanel offered a job?
(a) Moulins.
(b) Bellevue.
(c) Yzeure.
(d) Avernes.

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

3. After WWI, what image did women want fashion to project?
(a) That they were as tough as men.
(b) That they were dainty and delicate.
(c) That they took pride in their looks.
(d) That they were to be taken seriously.

4. What was the name of the design style created by Christian Dior?
(a) The Golden Look.
(b) New Modern Woman.
(c) The New Look.
(d) The Womanly Woman.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what country was Coco Chanel born?

2. What was a characteristic of Dior's designs?

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

4. Who was "Boy" Capel to Chanel?

5. In what month did World War II reach France in 1939?

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