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The Dumb Waiter
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What is Gus's job?
The hit men's boss
Dumb waiter operator
Senior hit man
Junior hit man
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What characteristic describes Gus?
Sensitive
Brooding
Mysterious
Indifferent
3
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What does Ben frequently read?
Novel
Newspaper
TV guide
Textbook
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How does Ben react to Gus's questions?
Seriously
Warmly
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What business may Wilson own?
A café
A language school
A newspaper
A factory
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