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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. In which city did Wynn want to establish a casino after Las Vegas and Atlantic City?

2. What soon became the new mascot of the Mirage?

3. Fat Tony was convicted of corruption and sentenced to ______________ in prison.

4. Charlie Meyerson was a ________________ mogul in New York City.

5. Which organization investigated Wynn in 1983?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Shadow Creek Golf Club and why were Wynn's stockholders not in favor of it?

2. What was Wynn's first purchase in Atlantic City and what did he build in its place soon afterward?

3. How much did The Mirage make in winnings in its best month?

4. How much did Tony Cakes deposit in the Golden Nugget vault and how much did he claim to have lost while gambling?

5. Who was John Moran and what was the source of Wynn's battles with him?

6. Why was Wynn unable to establish a casino business in London?

7. What were Wynn's personal obsessions?

8. What did Wynn wear on his first visit to Atlantic City and what was the strategy behind his choice?

9. What was Milken's strategy in helping Wynn succeed in Las Vegas?

10. What was the nature of Atlantic City in 1977 when gambling was legalized?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Steve Wynn seems like a man leading a charmed life. What did he appreciate most about his life? What did he not like that he had to deal with in his life? How can Wynn best be described by his colleagues? Would his employees differ in their descriptions of him? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the significance of the book's title. What does the author mean by calling it RUNNING SCARED? What is he trying to emphasize with this emphatic style? Suggest three alternate titles for this book with supporting rationale for each one.

Essay Topic 3

Who was Frank Sinatra? What was his relationship with Steve Wynn? What personality traits did they share? How were they different? How did they utilize each other's strengths to expand their businesses?

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