This Friday, we're bringing you up to speed on the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, and we're explaining what a "reverse storm surge" is and showing you what it looks like. Geographical trivia and history on the Middle East and the U.S. space program follow. Then, we're diving into the fascinating world of collective nouns, exploring some of the lesser-known ones and considering whether a group of bunnies should be called a "fluffle." Plus: A dormitory in Arizona evicts bats!

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

1. In what European nation are distinctive tiles known as azulejos credited with helping rebuild the capital following the Great Lisbon Earthquake of 1755?

2. What is the name of the hurricane that made landfall as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday night in the U.S. state of Florida?

3. Name the national animal of Thailand, which was used in rescue efforts during the nation’s recent floods and which needed rescue when water flooded a sanctuary.

4. A park owner in Bosnia-Herzegovina spent a significant amount of money and time modeling his park on the painting “The Starry Night” by what famous artist?

5. What mineral, which is made up of silicon dioxide, is extensively mined at a North Carolina site that was badly damaged by Hurricane Helene, leading to concerns of a shortage?

6. What is the world’s fastest-growing plant, which is commonly found in eastern Asia but is being cultivated in Uganda in the hopes of it becoming an economic boon?

7. A photographer in Finland recently captured spectacular video of what phenomenon, which is caused when charged particles from the Sun interact with Earth’s atmosphere?

8. A new lawsuit by 14 states is targeting what social media platform, which has been accused of using addictive software to hook young people but says the allegations are misleading?

9. In what Middle Eastern country would you find the ancient city of Aleppo, which was the site of one of the world’s deadliest earthquakes on October 11, 1138?

10. As featured on Friday’s show: What made-up collective noun for bunnies could one day appear in dictionaries if it continues to see widespread use?