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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. How were high roller customers transported from New York City to the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City?

2. With what firm was Michael Milken associated?

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

4. Meyerson was tied to Genovese family member __________________.

5. Why did Anthony Castelbuono need to launder drug money?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What comprised Harris' compensation package?

4. Who was Anthony "Fat Tony" Salerno?

5. Who was Anthony "Tony Cakes" Castelbuono and what agreement did he make to get back into the good graces of his Sicilian contacts?

6. How was Mel Harris like so many other of Wynn's appointed executives?

7. How did mob presence increase with the revitalization of Atlantic City?

8. What was the purpose of legalizing gambling in Atlantic City and what fears did the Governor of New Jersey have related to it?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Ambition takes on an almost human persona in this book. What was the source of the ambition? How pervasive was the ambition in Wynn's world? What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the significance of Steve Wynn's last name and how appropriate it was for someone doing business in the gaming industry. If this were a fiction book, what would this naming technique be called?

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