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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. With what firm was Michael Milken associated?

2. The lobby of the hotel in #95 featured a four-story _______________.

3. What did Wynn wear to his first meeting in Atlantic City?

4. Which of the following does NOT describe Atlantic City at the time gambling was legalized?

5. Wynn considered Charlie Meyerson to be like a _________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What awakened Wynn's interest in Atlantic City in the late 1970s?

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

3. How did Wynn incorporate his fascination with dolphins into the Mirage?

4. What was the Federal government determined to prove about Wynn's Atlantic City Golden Nugget business?

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

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

7. Who was Anthony "Fat Tony" Salerno?

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

9. What comprised Harris' compensation package?

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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