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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. Who was John Moran?

3. What did Wynn say was the most embarrassing move of his career?

4. Which of the following celebrities was NOT a part of marketing campaigns for the Mirage?

5. Who was the broadcast journalist who interviewed Wynn about his businesses?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Michael Milken and what role did he play in Wynn's Las Vegas world?

2. What comprised Harris' compensation package?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Explain how the author captured regionalism in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of regionalism and explain why the author used them where he did.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Explain the taboo of the Mafia in the mid- to late-20th century. How pervasive was mob influence in Las Vegas? How did the presence of the Mafia hurt the city? How did Wynn justify his relationships with mobsters when he was supposedly working under the guise of cleaning up the city?

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