French deputies and senators faced a challenging week of fruitless balloting at Versailles to elect a new president. After twelve unsuccessful attempts, René Coty, a 71-year-old independent candidate, finally secured the presidency on the 13th ballot. The announcement brought relief to France and its allies. The following day, Coty, accompanied by Premier Daniel, traveled in a grand procession from Versailles to Paris, where he was warmly welcomed at the Elysee Palace by the retiring president, Monsieur Auréal. This marked the resolution of a pressing political issue in France.

How many ballots were needed before a French president was finally elected?

• Two

• Ten

• Twelve

• Thirteen

Who was elected as the new French president after the challenging balloting process?

• Monsieur Coty

• Monsieur René

• Monsieur Auréal

• Premier Daniel

What was the age of Monsieur Coty when he was elected as president?

• 80

• 75

• 71

• 65

Who accompanied Monsieur Coty in the procession from Versailles to Paris?

• The French deputies

• The French senators

• Premier Daniel

• Monsieur Auréal

Where was Monsieur Coty welcomed after his election as president?

• Versailles

• The French Senate

• The Elysee Palace

• The National Assembly