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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. What did Andre Martinez wear on a necklace?

2. What was the name of the dealer at the casino where Martinez and Lewis played blackjack in Chapter 4?

3. In November of 1994, what alias was Fisher using at the hotel?

4. What was the capacity of the Grand Victoria Casino?

5. What would be waiting for Lewis in his suite if he stayed at the MGM?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what capacities had Zimonowski worked for the casinos?

2. What caught Lewis's eye after he played blackjack with the Knicks players?

3. Describe Lewis's sisters.

4. What reasons did Lewis give Felicia for breaking up their relationship?

5. Describe the Grand Victoria Casino.

6. What lies had Lewis told Felicia to cover up his practice blackjack sessions?

7. Who was one of the best card counters that Rosa had ever met?

8. What type of equipment was in the underground Chinatown casino where Lewis took his casino test?

9. In Chapter 1, who was Lewis's spotter?

10. What was the profile for the blackjack team and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using examples from the book, explain the meaning of the title of the book, "21: Bringing Down the House," and whether the MIT blackjack team brought down the house.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the relationship that Lewis had with his family using examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Jason Fisher and Andre Martinez. Use examples from the book.

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