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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. When Lewis played Gorilla on his second night in Vegas, who were some of the guys at the blackjack table?

2. Why had Fisher left college?

3. How much money was stuffed into the pockets of the author's jacket when he was at the airport?

4. Where did Brian Hale grow up?

5. Where did Fisher and Martinez go every weekend?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Jill Taylor when she met the author.

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

3. What was Lewis afraid would happen if security caught up with him?

4. In Chapter 1, who was Lewis's spotter?

5. What were some things about Lewis that didn't fit with his MIT image?

6. What did the casinos use to catch cheaters and card counters?

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

8. What was the hierarchy in a casino?

9. Describe the Foxwoods Resort and Casino.

10. Where were some places that Lewis could hide his money and his chips?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Compare and contrast Jason Fisher and Andre Martinez. Use examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Using examples from the book, discuss why Lewis wanted to tell his story to Ben Mezrich.

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