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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 whom did Mel Harris attend high school in Miami?
2. Who kidnapped Wynn's daughter, Kevyn?
3. Wynn's gaming license in Europe was denied because of __________________.
4. What hotel did Wynn build after he razed the hotel in #94?
5. Which organized crime family was NOT a presence in Atlantic City?
Short Essay Questions
1. What was Milken's strategy in helping Wynn succeed in Las Vegas?
2. What was Wynn's first purchase in Atlantic City and what did he build in its place soon afterward?
3. What was the nature of Atlantic City in 1977 when gambling was legalized?
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. Who is Michael Milken and what role did he play in Wynn's Las Vegas world?
7. How much did Tony Cakes deposit in the Golden Nugget vault and how much did he claim to have lost while gambling?
8. Why was Wynn unable to establish a casino business in London?
9. What awakened Wynn's interest in Atlantic City in the late 1970s?
10. What comprised Harris' compensation package?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The theme of struggling with personal identity was an important one in this book. Describe how it extends through setting, character and issues and provide examples for each.
Essay Topic 2
Describe the overall setting and time period for Wynn's development and expansion into Las Vegas. What was America like during this time period? What was Las Vegas like during this time period? How important are the time period and setting to the attitudes and issues of Wynn and those around him?
Essay Topic 3
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.
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