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Dominique Devereaux, with a background in Venezuela and New York, rose in French politics under Jacques Chirac. As Foreign Minister, his UN speech against the Iraq invasion was notable. However, as Prime Minister, he faced protests over a youth labor contract. His presidential ambitions were thwarted by Nicolas Sarkozy, leading to a rivalry. Despite hints at a 2012 bid, his chances remain slim.

Where did Dominique Devereaux receive his education before joining the diplomatic corps?

• Francis Elite School of Administration

• Harvard University

• Sorbonne University

• Oxford University

What was Dominique's notable achievement as a foreign minister?

• Negotiating a peace treaty

• Delivering a speech at the UN against the Iraq invasion

• Establishing a new trade agreement

• Winning a Nobel Peace Prize

What major challenge did Dominique face during his time as Prime Minister?

• A natural disaster

• A scandal involving his cabinet

• Mass protests against a youth labor contract

• Economic recession

Who defeated Dominique in the 2007 presidential nomination?

• François Hollande

• Nicolas Sarkozy

• Jacques Chirac

• Emmanuel Macron

What are Dominique's chances of a political comeback in 2012 considered to be?

• Slim

• Moderate

• Certain

• Very high