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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Wynn had a never-ending fascination with _____________________.
(a) Cadillacs.
(b) Female blackjack dealers.
(c) Astronomy.
(d) Tina Turner.

2. Who was the president of the Teamsters in 1964?
(a) Jimmy Hoffa.
(b) Lyndon Johnson.
(c) Henry Kissinger.
(d) Sam Phillips.

3. Wynn has been called ____________________.
(a) America's casino don.
(b) King of Las Vegas.
(c) Las Vegas meets Disney.
(d) America's rich kid.

4. Allegations of drug abuse and ______________ plagued Wynn throughout his career.
(a) Fraud.
(b) Pornography.
(c) Theft.
(d) Cocaine trafficking.

5. With what disease was Wynn diagnosed?
(a) Epilepsy.
(b) Retinitis Pigmentosa.
(c) Leukemia.
(d) Diabetes Mellitus.

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

7. Of what did Matthew Gregory put Wynn in charge for his company?
(a) Catering.
(b) Gaming.
(c) Lounge shows.
(d) Hospitality.

8. With what company was E. Parry Thomas working when he was sent to Las Vegas?
(a) Continental Bank.
(b) Cardinal Healthcare.
(c) Coldwell Banker.
(d) Bank of America.

9. Jerome Zarowitz was a member of which organized crime family?
(a) Gambino.
(b) Genovese.
(c) Bonnano.
(d) Lucchese.

10. What was the cost of the hotel's destruction?
(a) $3 million.
(b) $7.5 million.
(c) $5 million.
(d) $1.5 million.

11. From whom did Wynn's father often borrow money to pay his debts?
(a) Frank Sinatra.
(b) Frank Lucchese.
(c) Frank Luciano.
(d) Frank Goldman.

12. How much did Howard Hughes pay for the Frontier Hotel?
(a) $10 million.
(b) $50 million.
(c) $24 million.
(d) $13 million.

13. Wynn has dominated the Las Vegas casino and _____________ scene.
(a) Government.
(b) Health care.
(c) Educational.
(d) Political.

14. What kind of business did Wynn's father have set up in seven states?
(a) Bingo hall.
(b) Optometrist.
(c) Hardware store.
(d) Accounting firm.

15. Wynn's father was in the _________________ business.
(a) Accounting.
(b) Bingo hall.
(c) Optometry.
(d) Retailing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Wynn has been called the Great Casino Salesman, the Vegas King and ________________.

2. What was the official name of the Frontier Hotel?

3. With what disease was Wynn afflicted?

4. What was Mafia boss Anthony Salerno's nickname?

5. How much did Wynn spend in fireworks to cap off the hotel implosion?

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