General Trivia Questions #1,117-1,122

Question 1,117: Entertainment & Food -- Nom de Plum

From which fruit are prunes made?

a) Apricots
b) Grapes
c) Peaches
d) Plums

Question 1,118: History & Government -- Dishonorable Diplomats

From 1797 to 1798, what country's corrupt diplomats were involved in the XYZ Affair?

a) England
b) France
c) Italy
d) Spain

Question 1,119: Math & Science -- Star Search

What constellation's main stars are Castor and Pollux?

a) Cancer
b) Gemini
c) Libra
d) Virgo

Question 1,120: Geography & Nature -- Turkish Town

What is the current name of the Turkish city once known as Constantinople?

a) Adana
b) Ankara
c) Istanbul
d) Izmir

Question 1,121: Literature & Arts -- Bloom County Critter

In the comic strip Bloom County, what type of animal was Opus?

a) Cat
b) Duck
c) Lizard
d) Penguin

Question 1,122: Sports & Games -- Babe's Bombs

How many career Major League home runs did Babe Ruth hit?

a) 714
b) 755
c) 809
d) 868