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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What flight did Martinez and Kevin take to Vegas in November of 1994?

2. How much money in chips was jammed into Lewis's carry-on bag when he and Martinez flew to Vegas in November of 1994?

3. What was Lewis's alias at the Grand Victoria?

4. In Chapter 4, which casino did the limousine take Lewis and Martinez to?

5. What was the address where Lewis was going to take his casino test?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the Foxwoods Resort and Casino.

2. What were some of the aliases that Lewis used when playing blackjack in Vegas?

3. What three tests would Lewis have to take in order to become a member of the blackjack team?

4. What was the hierarchy in a casino?

5. Who was one of the best card counters that Rosa had ever met?

6. Describe Jill Taylor when she met the author.

7. As far as Lewis knew, what had Fisher and Martinez been doing all summer?

8. Why had Lewis focused on math and science in school?

9. Describe Micky Rosa.

10. What was the profile for the blackjack team and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 23, the team was in disarray and their future was uncertain. Discuss why the team was confused and worried about their future.

Essay Topic 2

Using examples from the book, explain the meaning of the title of the book, "21: Bringing Down the House," and whether the MIT blackjack team brought down the house.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the personas that the blackjack team and Lewis assumed when they played blackjack and why they assumed personas.

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