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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What soon became the new mascot of the Mirage?
(a) Unicorn.
(b) Dolphin.
(c) Pirate.
(d) Galaxy.

2. Wynn was known for his ____________ as much as his business acumen.
(a) Singing.
(b) Vanity.
(c) Writing skills.
(d) Philanthropy.

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

4. Five weeks after the Mirage opened, its casino had set record profits for a single month in the amount of ______________.
(a) $5 million.
(b) $40 million.
(c) $1 million.
(d) $100 million.

5. The kidnapper was apprehended when _______________________.
(a) He was driving by Wynn's residence.
(b) He was making a video tape of Kevyn.
(c) He bungled the ransom drop off.
(d) He went to pick up his new Ferrari.

6. In which of the following did the Mafia NOT play a part in revitalizing Atlantic City?
(a) Construction.
(b) Taxis.
(c) Candy concessions.
(d) Exotic dancers.

7. Where did the mobster in #101 have his office?
(a) The Bronx Boys and Girls Club.
(b) The St. Jude Youth Club.
(c) The Queens Fish and Game Club.
(d) The Palma Boy Social Club.

8. In what year was gambling legalized in Atlantic City?
(a) 1977.
(b) 1966.
(c) 1989.
(d) 1952.

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

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

11. Wynn's gaming license in Europe was denied because of __________________.
(a) Lack of available financing.
(b) Lack of citizenship.
(c) Lax health code compliance.
(d) His association with the Genovese crime family.

12. Harris received temporary approval of licensure from the Casino Control Commission for _____________ pending a background check.
(a) Three months.
(b) Three weeks.
(c) Three days.
(d) Three years.

13. Who was the governor of New Jersey when gambling was legalized in Atlantic City?
(a) Phillip Sloane.
(b) Anthony Sabatino.
(c) Brendan Byrne.
(d) Bryce Middleton.

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

15. Wynn's inner office at the Golden Nugget was outfitted with remote-control locks and _________________.
(a) A panic room.
(b) Security monitors.
(c) A metal detector.
(d) Hidden cameras.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the main reason the mobster in #121 was successful?

2. Many people outside the mob were unaware that it was ______________ who was the real head of the Genovese family.

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

4. Which superstar took up residence in one of the Villas at the Mirage?

5. Where did Wynn eventually send Meyerson to work?

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