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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 organized crime family was NOT a presence in Atlantic City?

2. The kidnapper was apprehended when _______________________.

3. In which city did Wynn want to establish a casino after Las Vegas and Atlantic City?

4. Five weeks after the Mirage opened, its casino had set record profits for a single month in the amount of ______________.

5. What motel did Wynn buy from Manny Solomon in Atlantic City?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

7. What comprised Harris' compensation package?

8. Who was Anthony "Fat Tony" Salerno?

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

10. How much did Tony Cakes deposit in the Golden Nugget vault and how much did he claim to have lost while gambling?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who was Michael Milken? What was his relationship with Steve Wynn? What personality traits did they share? How were they different? What were they able to accomplish as a team?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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