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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who became Wynn's personal aide?
(a) Roger Talbert.
(b) Ron Tucky.
(c) Rick Talon.
(d) Ramon Terhune.

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

3. Who was the broadcast journalist who interviewed Wynn about his businesses?
(a) Katie Couric.
(b) Diane Sawyer.
(c) Dan Rather.
(d) Meredith Viera.

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

5. In what year was Mel Harris named to the Board of Directors of Wynn's Las Vegas corporation?
(a) 1999.
(b) 1984.
(c) 2001.
(d) 1989.

6. The author compares Wynn's relationship with ______________ as two squabbling toddlers.
(a) Alec Baldwin.
(b) Kenny Rogers.
(c) Donald Trump.
(d) P. Diddy.

7. What was Vincent Cafaro's mob nickname?
(a) The Fish.
(b) No Knees.
(c) Four Eyes.
(d) Fingers.

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

9. Wynn was called to testify in front of the _______________________ regarding the Anthony Castelbuono money laundering event.
(a) The Internal Revenue Service.
(b) The Homeland Security Commission.
(c) President's Commission on Organized Crime.
(d) The Attorney General's Office.

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

11. Which celebrity became a friend and marketing asset to Wynn?
(a) Frank Sinatra.
(b) Peter Lawford.
(c) Dean Martin.
(d) Sammy Davis Jr.

12. What happened hourly at Wynn's Treasure Island Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas?
(a) A dolphin show.
(b) A water fountain show.
(c) A laser light show.
(d) A pirate show.

13. What motel did Wynn buy from Manny Solomon in Atlantic City?
(a) The Beachcomber.
(b) The Strand.
(c) The Horseshoe.
(d) The Eagle's Nest.

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

15. What can happen to a casino executive who is caught consorting with felons and persons of ill repute?
(a) He can be imprisoned.
(b) He can be exiled from Nevada.
(c) He can get a stiff fine.
(d) He can lose his state gaming license.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the state of New Jersey think would help revitalize Atlantic City?

2. Wynn's gaming license in Europe was denied because of __________________.

3. Five weeks after the Mirage opened, its casino had set record profits for a single month in the amount of ______________.

4. What was Anthony Castelbuono's mob nickname?

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

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