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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue - Pirates in the Desert.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The implosion of the hotel was compared to ________________.
(a) Armageddon.
(b) A Hollywood movie.
(c) World War II.
(d) A bad dream.

2. How much did Wynn spend in fireworks to cap off the hotel implosion?
(a) $1 million.
(b) $750,000.
(c) $500,000.
(d) $5 million.

3. The new hotel would be located next to which hotel?
(a) The Mirage.
(b) Harrah's.
(c) The Imperial Palace.
(d) New York, New York.

4. What is one thing that Wynn is unable to control?
(a) His children.
(b) His ego.
(c) His wife.
(d) His bankers.

5. What hotel and casino did Wynn build in Atlantic City?
(a) The Golden Nugget.
(b) Taj Mahal.
(c) Harrah's.
(d) Bally's.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many stories were in the destroyed hotel?

2. In what year did The Mirage hotel and casino open?

3. Wynn wanted to move Las Vegas away from its mob image to a ________________ image.

4. The hotel was being destroyed for what reason?

5. Allegations of drug abuse and ______________ plagued Wynn throughout his career.

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