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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what season was Chanel born?
(a) Spring.
(b) Winter.
(c) Autumn.
(d) Summer.

3. How old was Chanel when her mother died?
(a) Eight years old.
(b) Three years old.
(c) Twelve years old.
(d) Fifteen years old.

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

5. What was Chanel's sudden return to Paris fashion described as?
(a) A well-timed homecoming.
(b) A lightning reappearance.
(c) A rebirth.
(d) An unwelcomed return.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the shop described where Chanel was sent to work?

2. Who took it upon herself to help Chanel recover from Boy's death?

3. The aristocrats and upper class of which country were served from Chanel's Biarritz shop?

4. Which of the following did Chanel's father sell?

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

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