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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which designer had a piece declared as "the sweater of the year" by Vogue magazine in the 1930s?
(a) Jeanne Paquin.
(b) Christian Dior
(c) Coco Chanel
(d) Elsa Schiaparelli

2. Which of the following events was not described as happening when Chanel was born?
(a) Riding instructions.
(b) Quadrilles.
(c) Parades.
(d) Presentations of troops.

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

4. Who eventually took over Chanel's shop at Biarritz?
(a) Antoinette Chanel.
(b) Adrienne Chanel.
(c) Boy Capel.
(d) Charles Fredrick Worth.

5. How is the shop described where Chanel was sent to work?
(a) As small and dingy.
(b) As inviting.
(c) As elegant.
(d) As busy.

Short Answer Questions

1. From which village did Chanel's family come?

2. To which of her acquaintances did Chanel share a very similar background?

3. In her work, for what was Chanel said to have had an obsessive attention?

4. Who was the first of Chanel's family to work as a peddler?

5. What did Chanel design to sell at Biarritz?

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