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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the early 1980s, Atlantic City gained a reputation as a _______________________.
(a) Prostitution epicenter.
(b) Mafia laundromat of illicit cash.
(c) Den of iniquity.
(d) Family tourist attraction.

2. Who was John Moran?
(a) Fat Tony's son-in-law.
(b) Las Vegas sheriff.
(c) Milken's banker.
(d) Wynn's stepson.

3. To what did Anthony Castelbuono attribute his personal and professional downfall?
(a) Health problems.
(b) Unhappy marriage.
(c) Cocaine use.
(d) Alcoholism.

4. What part of his own body did Wynn accidentally shoot?
(a) His thigh.
(b) His ankle.
(c) His finger.
(d) His toe.

5. What did the state of New Jersey think would help revitalize Atlantic City?
(a) Gambling.
(b) Healthcare.
(c) Education.
(d) Tourism.

6. What hotel did Wynn build after he razed the hotel in #94?
(a) Aladdin's Lamp.
(b) Harrah's.
(c) Hilton.
(d) Golden Nugget.

7. Which of the following was NOT part of a penthouse suite at the Atlantic City Golden Nugget?
(a) Green marble commode.
(b) Opium den.
(c) Sauna.
(d) Bodyguard.

8. What was Anthony Castelbuono's mob nickname?
(a) Tony Clams.
(b) Tony Cakes.
(c) Tony Bony.
(d) Tony Crabs.

9. Fat Tony was convicted of corruption and sentenced to ______________ in prison.
(a) 25 years.
(b) 10 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 70 years.

10. With what firm was Michael Milken associated?
(a) Merrill Lynch.
(b) Citibank.
(c) Drexel Burnham.
(d) ing.

11. Wynn bought a hotel in the city in #126 for how much?
(a) Six million euros.
(b) Seven million dollars.
(c) Three million pounds.
(d) Ten million pounds.

12. Wynn considered Charlie Meyerson to be like a _________________.
(a) Godfather.
(b) Brother.
(c) Favorite uncle.
(d) Father figure.

13. What was the main reason the mobster in #121 was successful?
(a) He was generous with the family.
(b) He managed to stay out of the headlines.
(c) He retaliated hard and fast.
(d) He was a real visionary.

14. Charlie Meyerson was a ________________ mogul in New York City.
(a) Garment industry.
(b) Healthcare.
(c) Parking lot.
(d) Sanitation.

15. Which superstar took up residence in one of the Villas at the Mirage?
(a) Michael Jackson.
(b) Andy Williams.
(c) Kenny Rogers.
(d) Paul Anka.

Short Answer Questions

1. Wynn hoped to improve his corporation's overseas image by asking for the resignation of whom?

2. What was the name of the 320-acre golf course Wynn had built in the desert?

3. Who did Wynn accompany to the Las Vegas office of the Federal Parole and Probation Department?

4. The kidnapper was apprehended when _______________________.

5. In which of the following did the Mafia NOT play a part in revitalizing Atlantic City?

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