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1
What were Chanel's siblings names?
Lucien, Alphonse, Augustin, Pierre, Antoinette, Julia
Acel, Searlait, Olivier, Lace, Madeleine, Yvonna
Bianca, Roscoe, Vincent, Rodney, Guy, Harrison
Emilie, Eva, Eglantine, Elaine, Elenora, Elisabeth
2
What cities is the "birthplace" of Chanel's clothing career?
Versailles
Paris
Royallieu
Deauville
3
What city was the convent Chanel lived in as a child called?
St. Cloud
Lafayette
Aubazine
Paris
4
Chanel popularized what gemstone?
Emeralds
Rubies
Pearls
DIamonds
5
When did Chanel's designs appear in American Vogue?
1902
1926
1923
1919
6
What is Chanel's famous handbag called?
2.55
Coco
Sac à main
No. 5
7
What table would she sit at?
7
2
10
5
8
When did Chanel first open a millinery boutique?
1908
1914
1930
1957
9
What are some "Chanel-esque" trends?
Leather vests, flowing skirt, thick belt
Bell bottoms, pink blouses, oversized pearls
Collarless jackets, Metallic buttons, a pencil skirt
Draped outerwear, long earrings, very simple pumps
10
Finish the quote: "A girl should be two things..."
adored and wanted
gracious and quiet
classy and fabulous
flamboyant and glamorous
11
True or False: Coco Chanel courted Etienne Balsan
True
False
12
What are the names of the Chance scents?
Chance No. 1, Chance No. 2, Chance No. 3
Chance eau Vive, Chance eau Tendre, Chance eau FRAÎCHE
KL, AW, and CC
Chanel de rouge, Chanel de rose, Chanel de blanc
13
True or False: Chanel had a daughter named Elaina Gardenia Capel.
True
False
14
Fill in the quote: "Fashion fades only _____ remains the same."
France
love
Chanel
style
15
Why was Chanel's little black dress nicknamed "The Ford"?
Because it was similar to the Model T, simple
Fashion (F) Oriented (O) Renowned (R) Dress (D)
The first woman to model it was Anabella Ford
Because she worked alongside Monty Ford to make the dress
16
What year was the broadway show,
Coco
, made?
1954
1973
1969
1989
17
When did Chanel return to fashion?
1954
1958
1943
1966
18
How old was Chanel at death?
76
87
90
74
19
What was he name of the hotel she lived in?
31 Balsan Estate
La Salle de Rue
Hotel Ritz
Rue Cambon Chambres
20
What was Chanel's response to when a rival designer questioned: "Who are you mourning for...?"
"For nothing, gentilhomme."
"For Capel."
"For the life I used to live."
"For you, monsieur."
21
How was the name 'Chanel No. 5' chosen?
Boy Capel had been dead for 5 years
Ernest Beaux created 12 samples of perfume, she liked #5
5 had always been her favorite number
She had 5 siblings (Augustin died as an infant)
22
What was Coco's coffin 'draped' with?
Pearls
Gardenias, orchids, azaleas, and camellias
Scissors
No. 5
23
Which important fashion figure attended the funeral?
André Courrèges
Cristóbal Balenciaga
Pierre Balmain
Yves St. Laurent
24
Which of these is Karl Lagerfeld's response to t: What would have happened if you and Coco met?
"She would have hated me."
"An irresistible alliance!"
"We would've been good friends."
"One will never know."
25
What did Chanel do when Paris was liberated in 1944?
Flee to Switzerland
Hold a meeting with the French government
Break all ties with her family
Reopen Chanel
26
Where is Chanel's business move in 1919?
31 Rue Cambon
19 Ouest Avenue
The heart of Paris
Bremen, Germany
27
Chanel was the first brand to need a ______ for nail varnish.
warrant
factory
government certification
costumer waiting list
28
What is Coco Chanel's real name?
Monet
Cora
Gabrielle
Eva
29
How did Chanel earn the nickname 'Coco'?
A misunderstanding by anun in the convent
A self made stage name
Her father called her 'Little Coco' as a child
She used to sing "Qui qu'a vu Coco" and "Ko Ko Ri Ko"
30
How did Chanel's create her signature bob?
After a mistake, she her braided hair off
Her long hair was too thick for the summer weather
Boy Capel suggested it
It was a trend in France
31
The overall response to Chanel's return was _________.
Negative
Positive
32
True or False: Chanel moved to Vichy to pursue a singing career
False
True
33
What career did Chanel almost pursue?
An actress
A military nurse
A singer
An astrologist
34
What was the location of her first boutique?
226 Ouest Avenue, Capel's business place
160 Boulevard Malesherbes, Balsan's Apartment
35
When did Chanel's lipstick line release?
1940
1932
1991
1924
36
When was Karl Lagerfeld born?
August 3rd, 1940
September 10th, 1933
January 8th, 1969
March 18th, 1955
37
Fill in the quote: "______, what a science! _______, what a weapon! _______, what elegance!"
Faith; Trust; Fashion
Adornment; Beauty; Modesty
Genetics; Love; Chanel
Creativity; Understanding; Learning
38
When did Chanel begin to start producing cosmetics?
1950s
1920s
1940s
1930s
39
When did Coco Chanel die?
January 10th, 1971
March 21st, 1966
October 4th, 2004
May 2nd, 1983
40
Who made Chanel No. 5 sales skyrocket?
Lucille Ball
Audrey Hepburn
Marilyn Monroe
Grace Kelly
41
Where is Chanel's tomb?
Macabre Dolce Mausoleum, Paris, France
Bois-de-Vaux Cemetery,Lausanne, Switzerland
Beneath 31 Rue Cambon
Beneath 21 Rue Cambon
42
When did Boy Capel die?
1804
1919
1941
1999
43
How many siblings did Chanel have?
6
2
13
1
44
What were Chanel's parents names?
Eva and Emilio
Marsha and Sinclaire
Bonnie and Silvio
Jeanne and Albert
45
What are Chanel's motif colours?
Black, White, Beige, Gold, and Red
Purple, Gold, and Black
Gray and Pink
Black, White, Off white, and Royal blue
46
True or False: Chanel thought wearing white after labour day was acceptable
True
False
47
Which play advertised Chanel's hats in 1912?
Phèdre
Amphitryon 38
Les Misérables
Bel-Ami
48
What would Chanel's employees do everyday before she got to the boutique?
Spray Chanel No. 5
Have her aunt Adrienne on the telephone
Open all the windows to let the breeze in
Clean off her work station
49
How did Marilyn Monroe advertise Chanel No. 5?
In an interview with Time Magazine
Standing in front of the Eiffel Tower giving free samples
Give out flyers at an audition
In a commercial
50
When was Coco Chanel born?
May 9th, 1934
November 6th, 1900
August 19th, 1883
January 27th, 1901
51
What article of clothing did Chanel build her business off of?
Suits for women
Pumps
Hats
Dresses
52
What is Chanel's signature flower?
A camellia
A damasked rose
A dahlia
A daisy
53
Finish the quote: "The best colour in the whole world is..."
"... a dramatic variation of the one that is comfortable."
"...gorgeous."
"...red."
"... the one that looks good on you."
54
Chanel fanatics look forward to _______ for the latest Chanel trends.
January 9th
Coco's birthday
NY Chanel Gala
Paris Fashion Week
55
Where was the first place Chanel worked in fashion?
A popular boutique, Mode
An out-of-home seamstress business
In Dior's original fashion house, Franges et les Choses
A draper's store, Rue de l'Horloge
56
Chanel's swimwear was considered...
over-the-top
unfashionable
trash
scandalous
57
What was Coco Chanel's full name (upon baptism)?
Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel
Gabrielle Eva Chanel
Gabrielle Bianca Chanel
Gabrielle Jeanne Harriet Claire Chanel
58
Where was Chanel's funeral held?
Balsan's estate
31 Rue Cambon
L'église de la Madeleine
Angelina
59
What school did Chanel attend after the convent?
Notre Dame School in Moulins
Nantes House of Fashion
Mode de la Mode Art College
Paris Academy
60
What is the scent of Chanel No. 5?
Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, May Roses, Aldehydes
Lilacs, Roses, and Vanilla
Honey and Nutmeg
Tamarind
61
Which of these artists were friends of Chanel?
Eugène Delacroix
Salvador Dalí
Claude Monet
Pablo Picasso
62
When was Chanel No. 5 released?
November 29th, 1926 (11/29/26)
May 5th, 1921 (5/5/21)
January 15th, 1915 (1/15/15)
July 17th, 1905 (7/17/05)
63
When did Chanel close down her business?
1939
1933
1943
1958
64
Finish the quote: "A woman with good shoes is..."
better
my cup of tea
never ugly
desirable
65
What was the address of her
first
boutique?
400 Ouest Avenue
31 Rue Cambon
15 Bois du Nord
21 Rue Cambon
66
What was her original boutique called?
Chanel Modes
House of Gabrielle
Coco's Place
Capel & Chanel
67
Where did Chanel live?
In her boutique
In a hotel across from her boutique
In a lavish mansion near Notre Dame
In Boy Capel's flat
68
Who was Chanel's lifelong love interest?
Arthur 'Boy' Capel
Mikhail Sastre
Sinclaire Amor
Eddie Gran
69
What is the name of Chanel's classic red?
Chanel le Rose
Rouge de Chanel
Rose est Chanel
Chanel en Roux
70
What material did Chanel often use to make her jackets?
Tweed
Leather
Organza
Satin
71
Chanel also aided in creating...
movie costumes
play costumes
ballet costumes
sets
72
What did Chanel do when France declared war on Germany (WWII)?
Joined the French army
Moved to America
Closed down Chanel
Mass produced her classic blazer
73
"just a few drops of Chanel No. 5" was Monroe's answer to what question?
"What is your favorite beverage?"
"What is the secret to success?"
"What do you wear to bed?"
"How do you stay looking young?"
74
Finish the quote: "In losing Capel, I lost..."
my will to live
his wisdom and guiding hand
my business
everything
75
Where was Chanel born?
Villeurbanne
Nantes
Aix-en-Provence
Saumur
76
Who played Chanel in
Coco
?
Coco, herself
Grace Kelly
Katharine Hepburn
Marilyn Monroe
77
Finish the quote: "I don't do fashion..."
I am fashion
fashion does itself
I am merely human
I make fashion
78
Who was Chanel courting at the time of WWII?
Hans Günther von Dincklage
Anatoli Veyedsa
Boy Capel's brother, Thomas
The Duke of Westminster
79
Who is the Creative Director of the Fashion House (Chanel)?
Boris Bidjan Saberi
Otl Aicher
Karl Lagerfeld
Jil Sander
80
What was the latest fragrance to be released (as of June 2016)?
Noir
Mademoiselle Chanel
Chance by Chanel
Bleu
81
What was Chanel's favorite cafe?
La Rue
Le Reve Patisserie
Angelina
Gran Manoir
82
What item did Chanel carry around her neck?
A bobby pin
A pair of scissors
An apple on a string, in case of hunger
A beauty brush
83
Chanel didn't...
Sketch designs
Sew
Use models
Measure materials
84
When did Chanel open her own independent boutique?
1910
1909
1913
1912
85
Why is Chanel's logo interlocking C's?
A recreation of the stain glass in the Cistercian Abbey
Her and Capel's initials
Her name is Coco Chanel
She drew her C's frontwards and Adrienne drew hers backwards
86
What did Chanel make for women?
Sportswear
Trenchcoats
Working gloves
Jeans
87
Finish the quote: "There are a lot of duchesses but there can only be one..."
queen
good one
Coco Chanel
me
88
What is so iconic about the 2.55 bag?
It's straps
It's 'Mademoiselle Lock'
It's quilted material
It's ridged cut
89
What were her workers called?
Chanel's Favori
The Corps
Première mains and Petite Mains
Ouvriers
90
Who's style did Chanel model her "comeback" collection after?
Cristóbal Balenciaga
Christian Dior
Louis Vuitton
Hubert de Givenchy
91
Who inspired her to use tweed?
Her brother, Alphonse
The man she was courting, The Duke of Westminster
The sales coordinator at 31 Rue Cambon, Samual Reyes
Her aunt, Adrienne
92
Who is the current CEO of Chanel (as of June 2016)?
Karl Lagerfeld
Alain Wertheimer
Petra Woodsworth
Chanel's daughter, Elaina Capel
93
In 1957, what kind of footwear did Chanel make?
Beige tweed trainers
Leather heels
Ankle height sandals
Two toned flats
94
At age 14, who did Lagerfeld understudy?
Yves Saint Laurent
Pierre Balmain
Coco Chanel
Cristóbal Balenciaga
95
If Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel was alive today (2016) how old would she be?
151
92
97
133
96
What did Balsan own?
A stable
A ballroom
A fashion house
A winery
97
When did Lagerfeld begin the position?
1991
1975
2014
1983
98
True or False: Chanel made the tan fashionable.
True
False
99
When did Balsan die?
1951
1952
1953
1954
100
After Capel died where did Chanel go and draw inspiration?
Salinas, California, U.S.A
Venice, Italy
Düsseldorf, Germany
London, England
