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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the German entrepreneur doing business in Florida who became Wynn's new partner?
(a) Ken Overholser.
(b) Allen Schmidt.
(c) Thomas Kramer.
(d) Richard Bern.

2. Which superstar took up residence in one of the Villas at the Mirage?
(a) Andy Williams.
(b) Michael Jackson.
(c) Paul Anka.
(d) Kenny Rogers.

3. Which of the following celebrities was NOT a part of marketing campaigns for the Mirage?
(a) Kenny Rogers.
(b) Frank Sinatra.
(c) Diana Ross.
(d) James Taylor.

4. Which organization investigated Wynn in 1983?
(a) Interpol.
(b) The FBI.
(c) The CIA.
(d) Scotland Yard.

5. What motel did Wynn buy from Manny Solomon in Atlantic City?
(a) The Strand.
(b) The Beachcomber.
(c) The Horseshoe.
(d) The Eagle's Nest.

6. The kidnapper was apprehended when _______________________.
(a) He was making a video tape of Kevyn.
(b) He went to pick up his new Ferrari.
(c) He was driving by Wynn's residence.
(d) He bungled the ransom drop off.

7. Charlie Meyerson would have his wife tell people that he was a __________________.
(a) Bookkeeper.
(b) Radio announcer.
(c) Carpet salesman.
(d) Car salesman.

8. Who became Wynn's personal aide?
(a) Roger Talbert.
(b) Rick Talon.
(c) Ramon Terhune.
(d) Ron Tucky.

9. In which of the following did the Mafia NOT play a part in revitalizing Atlantic City?
(a) Exotic dancers.
(b) Construction.
(c) Taxis.
(d) Candy concessions.

10. To what did Anthony Castelbuono attribute his personal and professional downfall?
(a) Alcoholism.
(b) Health problems.
(c) Unhappy marriage.
(d) Cocaine use.

11. What was Anthony Castelbuono's sentence for his role in helping launder millions in illicit profits in a heroin smuggling operation?
(a) 25 years in prison.
(b) 2 years in prison.
(c) 5 years in prison.
(d) 15 years in prison.

12. What part of his own body did Wynn accidentally shoot?
(a) His finger.
(b) His ankle.
(c) His toe.
(d) His thigh.

13. It has been said that Wynn had the wisdom of Solomon and the showmanship of whom?
(a) Liberace.
(b) Elvis Presley.
(c) P.T. Barnum.
(d) Tina Turner.

14. Which of the following was NOT part of a penthouse suite at the Atlantic City Golden Nugget?
(a) Sauna.
(b) Bodyguard.
(c) Opium den.
(d) Green marble commode.

15. Which performance act was a legendary success at the Mirage Hotel?
(a) Wayne Newton.
(b) Danny Gans.
(c) Siegfried and Roy.
(d) Celine Dion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What soon became the new mascot of the Mirage?

2. With whom did Mel Harris attend high school in Miami?

3. What hotel did Wynn build after he razed the hotel in #94?

4. What happened hourly at Wynn's Treasure Island Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas?

5. Wynn bought a hotel in the city in #126 for how much?

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