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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 does the author refer to Donald and Ivana Trump as?

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

3. What was the name of the high rollers suite at the Mirage dedicated to those with a minimum credit line of $1 million?

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

5. Who was the German entrepreneur doing business in Florida who became Wynn's new partner?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Who was Mel Harris and what were his mob connections?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Substance abuse seemed to be an unnamed character in the book. How pervasive was the abuse? Why did it have such a prevalent place in Wynn's life? How did it affect him? Explain how an inanimate object or characteristic can be a character.

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

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.

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