Do You Know Christian Dior?

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1.

Dior was born in Paris.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
- C.
  
  Maybe
- D.
  
  I don't know
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The statement "Dior was born in Paris" is false. Dior, referring to the fashion brand, was founded in Paris by Christian Dior, but he himself was actually born in Granville, a town in Normandy, France.

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2.

What did his parent wanted him to be?
- A.
  
  Doctor
- B.
  
  Diplomat
- C.
  
  Farmer
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Diplomat

Explanation
His parents wanted him to become a diplomat.

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3.

When was he called up for military service?
- A.
  
  1945
- B.
  
  1940
- C.
  
  1938
- D.
  
  1941
Correct Answer
B. 1940
4.

Christian Dior died of
- A.
  
  Aids
- B.
  
  Heart attack
- C.
  
  Malaria
- D.
  
  Typhoid
Correct Answer
B. Heart attack

Explanation
Christian Dior died of a heart attack.

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5.

He was highly superstitious
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
- C.
  
  Maybe
- D.
  
  I don't know
Correct Answer
A. Yes

Explanation
The given statement suggests that "he" had a strong belief in superstitions. This implies that he relied on supernatural or irrational beliefs to explain events or control outcomes. Being highly superstitious means that he may have engaged in rituals, avoided certain actions or situations, or placed excessive importance on signs and omens. This answer confirms that the person in question had a strong inclination towards superstitions.

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6.

What's the name of his sister?
- A.
  
  Catherine Dior
- B.
  
  Françoise Dior
- C.
  
  Maurice Dior
- D.
  
  Christian Dior
Correct Answer
A. Catherine Dior
7.

Who succeeded Christian Dior in his company after his death?
- A.
  
  Nick Powell
- B.
  
  Asaaf Shrif
- C.
  
  Yves Saint Laurent
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Yves Saint Laurent

Explanation
Yves Saint Laurent succeeded Christian Dior in his company after his death. Yves Saint Laurent was a renowned fashion designer and was appointed as the head designer of the Dior house at the age of 21, following Dior's death in 1957. He played a significant role in shaping the brand's success and establishing his own eponymous label, becoming one of the most influential designers in the fashion industry.

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8.

How old was Yves Saint Laurent when he succeeded Dior?
- A.
  
  19years old
- B.
  
  20years old
- C.
  
  21 years old
- D.
  
  27years old
Correct Answer
A. 19years old

Explanation
Yves Saint Laurent was 19 years old when he succeeded Dior.

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9.

What year did Dior die?
- A.
  
  1945
- B.
  
  1947
- C.
  
  1957
- D.
  
  1955
Correct Answer
C. 1957

Explanation
Dior died in the year 1957.

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10.

In what month was he born?
- A.
  
  January
- B.
  
  February
- C.
  
  March
- D.
  
  April
Correct Answer
A. January

Explanation
The given answer is January because it is the first option listed. Without any additional information or context provided in the question, we can assume that the first option is the correct answer.

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