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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What was E. Parry Thomas' profession?
2. How much debt had Wynn's father amassed by the time of his death?
3. What epitaph did Wynn suggest for himself?
4. Wynn was sometimes compared to Las Vegas legends Bugsy Siegel and _________________.
5. What did Wynn add to the Golden Nugget to update its image?
Short Essay Questions
1. What lasting impact did Mike Wynn have on his son, Steve?
2. Who were Louis Cappiello and Camilo Azzinaro, what was unusual about their influential positions and what was the speculation about their true functions in Wynn's enterprises?
3. With what event does the author begin the Prologue of the book?
4. How was Wynn able to purchase the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas when E. Parry Thomas was unable to do so?
5. What were the Las Vegas dreams of Wynn's father, Mike?
6. What were the circumstances of Mike Wynn's untimely death?
7. Describe Steve Wynn's charmed childhood.
8. Why did Steve Wynn have footage of the Dunes destruction filmed?
9. Who were some of the big name players in 1950s Las Vegas and why did Mike Wynn eventually give up his dream of doing business there?
10. How much did Wynn spend on fireworks for the Dunes destruction and what did the event eventually buy for him?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The theme of greed is an important one in this book. Describe how it extends through setting, characters and issues and provide examples for each.
Essay Topic 2
Steve Wynn was no stranger to hurt and pain. From what you know of Wynn's life through this book, what were his biggest sorrows and worst betrayals? How did he manage through them? How did his coping skills evidence themselves in many aspects of his life? Explain.
Essay Topic 3
The author used more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two examples about loss in the book and then explain why the examples support the theme.
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