King Farouk I meets with Franklin Roosevelt in the Suez Canal in 1945; vacations in Deauville, France, in 1950; and rema

Farook's reign saw a decline in mutual admiration with his subjects due to corruption and mismanagement. His neglect of governmental duties, leaving power in the hands of incompetent officials, led to growing public discontent. Farook's personal life choices, including divorcing his wife for not bearing a son and marrying a young commoner, further fueled protests.

What was the main reason for the growing dissatisfaction among Farook's subjects?

• Farook's foreign alliances

• Farook's corrupt government

• Farook's economic policies

• Farook's military failures

Who did Monica visit with aboard the president's cruiser?

• Harry S. Truman

• Joseph Stalin

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Winston Churchill

What did Farook do as he ignored the warnings from his subjects?

• He strengthened his military

• He sought alliances with other countries

• He focused on economic reforms

• He left the government to incompetent officials

What was Farook's reason for divorcing his wife?

• She was unfaithful

• She opposed his political decisions

• She did not bear him a son

• She was involved in a scandal

Who did Farook choose as his new partner after his divorce?

• A 17-year-old commoner

• A wealthy heiress

• A foreign princess

• A political ally