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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. Wynn was known for his ____________ as much as his business acumen.

2. Where did the mobster in #101 have his office?

3. Who was the German entrepreneur doing business in Florida who became Wynn's new partner?

4. Why did Anthony Castelbuono need to launder drug money?

5. Anthony Castelbuono agreed to launder drug money and street cash of $5s, $10s and $20s into _______________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who were some of the celebrities Wynn used in marketing campaigns for The Mirage?

3. Who was Anthony "Fat Tony" Salerno?

4. How was Mel Harris like so many other of Wynn's appointed executives?

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

6. Who was Charlie Meyerson?

7. Who was Anthony "Tony Cakes" Castelbuono and what agreement did he make to get back into the good graces of his Sicilian contacts?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The author used more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two examples about loss in the book and then explain why the examples support the theme.

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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