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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the main reason the mobster in #121 was successful?
(a) He retaliated hard and fast.
(b) He managed to stay out of the headlines.
(c) He was a real visionary.
(d) He was generous with the family.

2. What was the name of the high rollers suite at the Mirage dedicated to those with a minimum credit line of $1 million?
(a) Salon Absolu.
(b) Salon Prive.
(c) Salon Royale.
(d) Salon Elegante.

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

4. Who was the broadcast journalist who interviewed Wynn about his businesses?
(a) Diane Sawyer.
(b) Dan Rather.
(c) Meredith Viera.
(d) Katie Couric.

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

6. 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.

7. What did Wynn become obsessed with owning after a trip to Sea World with Elaine?
(a) Dolphins.
(b) A theme park.
(c) Sea World.
(d) Sharks.

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

9. Many people outside the mob were unaware that it was ______________ who was the real head of the Genovese family.
(a) Eddie the Chin.
(b) Fat Tony.
(c) Lucky Luciano.
(d) Tony Cakes.

10. Fat Tony was convicted of corruption and sentenced to ______________ in prison.
(a) 25 years.
(b) 10 years.
(c) 70 years.
(d) 5 years.

11. Five weeks after the Mirage opened, its casino had set record profits for a single month in the amount of ______________.
(a) $5 million.
(b) $100 million.
(c) $40 million.
(d) $1 million.

12. Wynn referred to the federal prison experience of the man in #134 as what?
(a) Being away at camp.
(b) A hiccup in the resume.
(c) Hell on earth.
(d) A romp in the park.

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

14. What does the author refer to Donald and Ivana Trump as?
(a) Maneaters.
(b) Faux royalty.
(c) Pond scum.
(d) Bloodsuckers.

15. Which of the following does NOT describe Atlantic City at the time gambling was legalized?
(a) Crime ridden.
(b) Shabby.
(c) Booming.
(d) Run down.

Short Answer Questions

1. Wynn's gaming license in Europe was denied because of __________________.

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

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

4. The lobby of the hotel in #95 featured a four-story _______________.

5. Wynn hoped to improve his corporation's overseas image by asking for the resignation of whom?

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