This Friday's (awesome) coverage begins with a report on a Frenchwoman who likely just climbed into the record books. We're discussing the strengthening ties between the U.S., Japan and the Philippines -- and what country they're working to counter. And we're showing you how an antique piano appears to show the bite marks of a famous American inventor. Finally: Hear about three castaways whose "help" message in palm fronds led to their rescue.

This Friday's news quiz covers topics featured throughout the week on The World from A to Z:

1. In what nation did the recent Qingming Festival, whose name means “clear” and “bright,” prompt travel for almost 300 million people on a single day?

2. In what U.S. state was the epicenter of a recent 4.8-magnitude earthquake, which was likely felt by tens of millions of Americans across the Northeast?

3. Russ Cook recently became the first person to run across what continent, averaging more than 28 miles per day since last April?

4. In what country did Mexico recently close its embassy, following a raid there by government authorities who arrested their nation’s former vice president?

5. What two natural events, which put on a dazzling light show, were captured at the same time in a recent time-lapse video recorded in the Icelandic town of Grindavik?

6. As reported on Wednesday’s show: April is the awareness month for what, which can cause health problems and is associated with high levels of the hormone cortisol?

7. Name one of the two countries where the Ural River has burst its banks and caused extensive flooding, following a rapid snowmelt and heavy rains.

8. Many of the world’s estimated 80 million Hakka people don’t actually speak Hakka, which is a form of what language?

9. The leaders of the U.S., Japan, and the Philippines met in America this week to strengthen their alliance and counter the growing strength of what other Asian country?

10. What famous American inventor was said to have placed his teeth on his piano to help him hear music after he became deaf?