The Dumb Waiter

Harold Pinter

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How does Ben communicate with the person upstairs, other than through the dumb waiter?

Who is the men's boss?

What town are the men in?

Harold Pinter is heavily influenced by which Irish playwright?

What, according to Pinter, is designed to cover silences?

Which of the characters has not seen his mother in a long time?

What does Gus say he always runs out of?

What prevents Ben and Gus from making tea?

What is "The First Eleven"?

What dish does Ben pretend to know how to make?

What sport does Gus like to watch?

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