input: from typing import List
  
  def chatbot_response(possible_responses: List[str], user_question_file: str) -> str:
      """ Responds to a user's question about meals served in a restaurant using a random response from a list of possible answers.
      >>> chatbot_response(['We serve a variety of dishes - from salads to pizzas to steaks!', 
                            'Check out our menu for a full list of options', 
                            'We serve a variety of dishes, including traditional Italian, Mexican, and American fare. What would you like to try?', 
                            'We have a great selection of meals! What kind of dish are you looking for?', 
                            'We have a unique selection of meals - have you checked out our menu?'], 
                            'random_user_question.txt')
      'We serve a variety of dishes - from salads to pizzas to steaks!'
      """
output:     import random
      
      with open(user_question_file, 'r') as file:
          user_question = file.read().strip()
      
      return random.choice(possible_responses)