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The Dumb Waiter
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Why has the gas gone out, according to Gus?
A gas fault
Ben made an error
The meter needs refilled
By pure chance
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Who was "the last one"?
A girl
A teacher
A politician
A grandmother
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What did the basement used to be?
A wine cellar
A kitchen
A betting shop
A library
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What does Gus yell up the hatch?
A cry for help
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Brand names of food
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What does Ben tell Gus to polish?
The floor
His gun
His shoes
Some silver spoons
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