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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. Which movie star was Wynn unable to seduce during filming of a movie in Las Vegas?

2. To what did Anthony Castelbuono attribute his personal and professional downfall?

3. Meyerson was tied to Genovese family member __________________.

4. Who kidnapped Wynn's daughter, Kevyn?

5. In the early 1980s, Atlantic City gained a reputation as a _______________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What was the nature of Atlantic City in 1977 when gambling was legalized?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Who was Anthony "Fat Tony" Salerno?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

John L. Smith is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the role of women in America in the 1970s and 1980s. What precedents did they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions did they have? What freedoms did they have that 21st century women do not have? What belief system about women was evident in how Wynn's wife led her life? Explain.

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