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After living in poverty for a year, 20-year-old Hugo secured a pension of 1,000 francs for his book from this King. Identify the book and name the King.

Answer : Odes et poésies diverses and King Louis XVIII

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Hugo’s first play, which was never performed in theatre, came out in 1827. The preface to the text is widely considered as the foundation stone of French Romanticism. Name the text.

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Hugo’s seminal text was translated to Malayalam as Pavangal. Name the translator.

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The text related to the previous question has been adapted on screen several times. The 2012 film adaptation of the book won several accolades including Oscar awards. Who directed the 2012 version and who played the character of Madame Thénardier in the movie?

Answer : Tom Hooper and Helena Bonham Carter

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This essay by Hugo, written in 1864, is a work of literary criticism and examines the literary geniuses of history. Its title also is the name of a very popular English playwright. Identify the playwright.

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Archdeacon Frollo, Captain Phoebus, Pierre Gringoire are characters in this Hugo novel which also prominently features a cathedral. A fire broke out at the cathedral a few years ago and it was subsequently restored. Identify the cathedral. When was the book published?

Answer : Notre-Dame de Paris and 1831

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Though a confirmed New Yorker, John was not born in the USA but at a EurNopean country where his father was stationed with the United States Air Force. Name the country.

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McEnroe’s first Slam success came at the French Open in 1977 but it was in Mixed Doubles. Who was his partner who went on to achieve fame as a broadcaster.

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He won seven singles Grand Slam crowns albeit at only two venues i.e. Wimbledon and U.S. Open. Which unseeded player did he beat in 1983 to win his second crown at The Championships?

Answer : Chris Lewis of New Zealand.

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He holds the record for best single-season win-loss record among men in the Open Era with an 82–3 record (96.47% winning percentage) in which year?

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John was also a superb doubles player and claimed 57 titles with a partner who once famously said ‘the best doubles partnership in the world is McEnroe and anybody’. Name him.

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Dubbed ‘Superbrat’ for his outbursts, he uttered a famous phrase at Edward James the chair umpire at Wimbledon in 1981. What phrase which is also the title of one of his autobiographies?

Answer : ‘You Cannot Be Serious’

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One of the greatest matches in the game was the 1980 Wimbledon final between Bjorn Borg and John. Which actor played John’s role in the 2017 film ‘Borg vs McEnroe’?