Don't Take This Quiz If You Think You're The Biggest Grey's Anatomy Fan! 60% Of Fans Fail
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Grey’s Anatomy has gained a cult following. There are a lot of die hard fans that have watched the series since the very beginning. Viewers cry with characters when they are in pain, celebrate their triumphs and ship different characters. The show provides everyone with a roller coaster of emotions; plot twists that leave heads spinning. Some days, fans praise Shonda Rhimes, while other days fans question the decisions she has made for some of the character’s fates. Many viewers have wished for a doctor like McDreamy to help them through their days of pain or illness. If we could only be so lucky.
Despite claiming that they are the most hardcore fans, 60% of the fans that take this quiz fail. How well do you really know Grey’s Anatomy, its characters and the plots that left hearts exploding? After thirteen years, many fans have forgotten some of the details that happened overtime. The most loyal fans may be able to call themselves superfans after this quiz is complete, but most of you will end this quiz broken-hearted and lower than the interns. Fair warning: this quiz may induce binge-watching sessions of the show to find what details you missed in the past.
Where is the famous SGH based out of?
Let us start with an easy question. Grey’s Anatomy takes place in a hospital as it follows many doctors through their trials and triumphs. Viewers become familiar with interns, residents, nurses, as well as other staff members. On their doctor’s coats, the letters “SGH” are embroidered on the breast, indicating the hospital’s name. SGH is one of the best hospitals in the area, but is also a teaching hospital. Where is the famous SGH based out of?
Who are the five original interns?
In the first episode, different doctors are introduced at SGH. These doctors vary from interns to residents including attending doctors and the chief. Every department has a different head and interns get assigned to different residents. The interns that the show is centered around are put under Dr. Miranda Bailey, also known as the Nazi. These five interns become the center of the show for the first few seasons. Who are the five original interns?
What did Izzie Stevens have to do to pay her way through medical school?
Every character has a past, some darker than others. All of the interns had to go through schooling to get their doctorate, so they could become interns at SGH. Some graduated from exclusive universities while others scraped by. Scholarships, student loans, and wealthy parents helped some of the interns pay their way through school, but others were not so lucky. What did Izzie Stevens have to do to pay her way through medical school?
How did Meredith and Derek meet?
The characters on this show have unique back stories. Some of the characters have met in the past in interesting circumstances. One of the most notable pairs that knew each other before working together at SGH is Meredith and Derek. Viewers are shown their first meeting, then are shown the first time they see each other at the hospital, slowly realizing they knew each other. They keep this hidden from others. How did Meredith and Derek meet?
Where did Doctor Cristina Yang get her medical doctorate from?
Doctors go through an intense schooling process to get to where they are. They have to get a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree, and then a doctorate. After that, they still need to go through residency. Some people feel that they are worthy of more opportunities because of the school that they graduated from. Cristina Yang is one of these people. She boasts about the schools that she attended. Where did Doctor Cristina Yang get her medical doctorate from?
Of all of the scandalous hookups at SGH, which two doctors did not sleep together?
When working long hours in close quarters, things can get a little steamy. Doctors do not have much time to get out into the world to meet people. This means a lot of inter-hospital dating and hookups can happen. Seattle Grace Hospital faced a number of interesting hookups, even with the upper level doctors and interns. These scandals traveled quickly through the hospital. Of all of the scandalous hookups at SGH, which two doctors did not sleep together?
What is the name of the owner of the bar?
The doctors from Seattle Grace Hospital have to find a way to unwind. Many of them will meet up after work at the bar across the street from the hospital. At the Emerald City Bar, the doctors often confide in the bartender/owner. The owner is a major-minor character, featured in many scenes when the doctors are expressing themselves. He also had to have a surgery performed by these doctors. What is the name of the owner of the bar?
Which doctor did not cheat on their partner?
Hookups are scandalous in themselves. They become even more scandalous when doctors hookup with each other, therefore cheating on their lovers or others. This happens several times within the series. Some doctors have a hard time staying with one person, getting them in trouble with the other doctors in the hospital and creating awkward moments in the operating room. These doctors cannot seem to commit to monogamy. Which doctor did not cheat on their partner?
What disease did George get from sleeping with the promiscuous nurse?
With so much promiscuity through the hospital, great consequences are possible. Since some hookups are kept a secret, it is hard for the doctors to know if one of their peers has slept with their current amour. The slim pickings at Seattle Grace Hospital lead to an outbreak of STDs. The innocent George O’Malley was impacted by this outbreak after sleeping with a nurse. What disease did George get from sleeping with the promiscuous nurse?
Who is the first intern that Chief Webber pulls aside to tell they failed their medical boards?
Being a doctor is incredibly difficult. With the amount of schooling that they have to do, they also must pass specific tests in order to practice medicine. Failing these tests can end a doctor’s career. Unfortunately, the interns we able to practice medicine before getting the results from their final board exam. They have one chance to retake the exam after failing. Who is the first intern that Chief Webber pulls aside to tell they failed their medical boards?
Why do the hospital staff throw Chief Webber's niece a prom?
Working in a hospital can surround doctors with depressing situations. Every day, children and adults come in with life-threatening conditions. In some rare instances, the doctors are able to come together to turn a grim situation into something a little lighter, especially when keeping the patient in mind. In season two, SGH hosts an impromptu prom for the Chief’s niece, a patient. Why do they host a prom for her?
What causes Izzie Stevens to quit for a brief period of time?
Doctors can get overly attached to patients. Some find something that they’ve always been missing within the patients, while others just feel a deep connection. Izzie Stevens finds a connection with a patient named Denny, who she quickly falls in love with. Denny needed a new heart and undergoes the surgery for it, which Izzie takes part in. Shortly after, Izzie leaves Seattle Grace Hospital hastily. What causes Izzie Stevens to quit for a brief period of time?
What instance causes Meredith Grey to see her father for the first time in years?
Meredith’s mother, Ellis, was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s. Meredith was her caregiver while her father, Thatcher, was completely out of the picture. Meredith did not often speak of him, especially since her mother was a notable surgeon. One day, Meredith has an unanticipated visit from her father. Their interactions with each other are not pleasant. What instance causes Meredith Grey to see her father for the first time in years?
Who's dress does Cristina wear to the doomed wedding?
Cristina is one of the least emotional characters on Grey’s Anatomy. She starts dating Preston Burke, which comes with its own set of complications. They overcome a lot of obstacles before deciding to get married. From losing a baby to learning how to live together, their patience gets tested before they even make it to the aisle. Unfortunately, once they get there, Burke decides to leave Cristina at the altar. Whose dress does Cristina wear to the doomed wedding?
Which intern is related to a resident?
After a few seasons, our interns move up the ranks and become residents. When the original interns become residents, they get their own interns. Each intern is given the same speech that Dr. Bailey gave all of them their first day. The interns are just as fresh-eyed as the original pool had been their first day. This time, situations are a little different and there is a family member in the pool of interns. Which intern is related to a resident?
Which intern does Dr. Bailey name her baby after?
Dr. Miranda Bailey is an incredibly private person. She is focused on her job and does not let much get to her. She admits she is pregnant when discussing fellowships. She also gets sick while performing a surgery and it is due to her baby bouncing around in her uterus. When she goes into labor, her husband is having surgery. One of her interns helps her give birth. Which intern does Dr. Bailey name her baby after?
Of all of the original interns, which one has to repeat their internship?
All of the interns had to take an exam after their internship. This would show how much they learned and if they learned enough during their experience at the hospital. This determines who can become a resident. Even the best doctors are stressed by exams. One of the doctors fails this exam and has to intern again in order to become a resident in the future. Of all of the original interns, which one has to repeat their internship?
How does Miranda Bailey announce she has become chief resident?
There are always little battles between hospital staff. Everyone wants a leadership position. Dr. Miranda Bailey had wanted to be chief resident, but they gave it to Dr. Callie Torres. As time went on, the job was too much for Dr. Torres and she continued to designate jobs to Dr. Bailey to make sure things got done correctly. When the chief finds this out, he realizes he made a mistake. How does Miranda Bailey announce she has become chief resident?
Why does Dr. Bailey’s son get admitted to the hospital?
Over the years, several of the doctors have family members that come into the hospital that they must help treat. Performing surgery on a family member can be emotional. This can put stress on all of the other doctors as well, as they feel additional pressure to heal the person. Dr. Bailey’s infant son is rushed into the hospital where Chief Webber takes her off the case. Why does Dr. Bailey’s son get admitted to the hospital?
What is the common occurrence in Meredith’s reoccurring dream?
After dealing with trauma every day doctors often face emotional damage. They may experience PTSD or anxiety in their everyday life. Sometimes they become paranoid about what will happen to their loved ones. For Meredith, her anxiety comes in dream form. She has the same dream repetitively, which she thinks has meaning. She tries to vent this to her fellow doctors who tell her it was just a dream. What is the common occurrence in Meredith’s reoccurring dream?
How does Cristina Yang get stabbed in the chest?
The doctors of Grey’s Anatomy are not immune from their own bodily trauma. Many of them face significant health challenges at some point requiring their friends to think through the best way to treat them. Even the smartest seeming one of the doctors, Yang, has a health issue outside of the hospital. It is the result of getting stabbed. Luckily, Meredith sees this happen and runs to get help. How does Cristina Yang get stabbed in the chest?
What brings Addison Montgomery back to Seattle Grace Hospital?
Many viewers felt extreme disappointment when their favorite doctor was booted from the show. Some doctors are killed off, while others move on to bigger and better things. In some instances, the writers bring back doctors for guest appearances, leading to viewer excitement. Addison Montgomery is brought back to the hospital during one episode for an unexpected reason. Even though many people were Team Meredith, they were excited to see Addison back. What brings Addison Montgomery back to Seattle Grace Hospital?
What was Izzie Stevens’ terrible diagnosis?
Izzie Stevens has one of the most dramatic stories of all of the doctors. She started her life in a trailer park and had to pay her mother’s bills. To get through medical school, she had to become a lingerie model, despite how embarrassing it was. When she started a relationship, she was promptly cheated on. She was always incredibly emotional. Things became even more dramatic when Izzie developed health complications. What was Izzie Stevens’ terrible diagnosis?
Who is the John Doe that Meredith recognizes after he is dragged through traffic after being hit by a bus?
There are a lot of tragic accidents on Grey’s Anatomy. Some are boat accidents, some are train accidents, and others are plane or car crashes. These can create some brutal situations with patients that are almost impossible to identify. They are then referred to by John/Jane Doe. When there is an extreme accident in which a John Doe was dragged through traffic by a bus after jumping in front of it to save a woman. Meredith realizes she knows him. Who is he?
Who claims that they are married after writing everything down on a sticky note provided by one of the doctors?
There are many different stages of relationships on this show between characters. Some are hooking up, others are engaged; others intend on getting married. Some create their own unique weddings in order to help their friends. This particular couple gave up their wedding for their friends. They then got married at the hospital in one of the lounges. Who claims that they are married after writing everything down on a sticky note provided by one of the doctors?
What horrific accident happens on Valentine's Day that sends a surge of patients into Seattle Grace's ER?
In Grey’s Anatomy, they make it clear that tragedies tend to happen on holidays. This generally has to do with the amount of cooking, traveling, and drinking that is involved with most holidays. This can lead to drunk driving accidents as well as directly correlated incidents, such as burns and alcohol poisoning. This is why most doctors are on call on holidays. In a Valentine’s Day episode, there is an influx of patients at Seattle Grace Hospital. What horrific incident happened?
Which two doctors get shot after a mini-hostage situation?
Hospitals are high stress environments for both doctors and patients. There are always lives on the line, which causes constant tension. People have loved ones in hospitals and become angry when they cannot be saved or their condition gets worse. This can lead to hostility among doctors or from families towards the hospital. On Grey’s Anatomy, one man is angry that doctors could not save his wife so he brings a gun to the hospital. Which two doctors get shot after a mini-hostage situation?
What color is Cristina’s second wedding dress?
Dr. Cristina Yang strays away from what everyone else does. She is set in her ways, competitive, and brutally honest. When she is planning her second wedding, she decides that she wants things to be very different than they were during her wedding to Preston Burke. She flips through magazines and decides on what she is going to wear on her big day. Meredith questions her, but Cristina has made up her mind. What color is Cristina’s second wedding dress?
Who is in jail during Cristina and Owen’s wedding?
Unexpected circumstances happen around every corner at Seattle Grace Hospital. Tragedy is almost inevitable while unfortunate circumstances become almost laughable because of how frustrating they are. The more unfortunate circumstance that happen the more that they lead to. This leads one of the beloved characters to get arrested multiple times in a short period of time. This person does not make bail before needing to be at a wedding. Who is in jail during Cristina and Owen’s wedding?
Which two doctors decide to start dating and get married, despite one of them being pregnant with another doctor’s baby?
Relationships within the hospital can be hostile. At some point, everyone becomes uncomfortable with one another since they have once dated the same person or slept with the same person. Some people go on to have multiple serious relationships within the hospital. Eventually, the weirdness subsides for all of them no matter how bizarre the situation. Which two doctors decide to start dating and get married, despite one of them being pregnant with another doctor’s baby?
Which two sets of doctors get married on the same day?
Things can happen in the blink of an eye at Seattle Grace Hospital; patients can take a turn for the worst, doctors can become patients, relationships can completely change. Even the doctors of Grey’s Anatomy have discovered they need to expect the unexpected. One day becomes a major day of celebration, as two sets of doctors decide to get married simultaneously, although only one is spontaneous. Which two sets of doctors get married on the same day?
Why does Meredith Grey get fired from Seattle Grace Hospital?
In the world of medicine, situations can become complicated. The line between what is ethical and what is not can be blurred. Some doctors will cross this line if they think it will save a patient or if it will help them get ahead. Other doctors blur the lines as a part of a vendetta against an individual or a doctor. Even the best doctors can crack under this pressure. Why does Meredith Grey get fired from Seattle Grace Hospital?
Who dies as a result of this violent, tragic plane crash?
One of the most memorable episodes of Grey’s Anatomy involves great tragedy. The doctors are all on a plane together. When they come to, they realize that the plane has crashed. Every person on the plane has been injured in some way, including the pilot. The injured doctors come together to try to save the doctors that are in bad shape, but they have limited resources to equipment. Who dies as a result of this violent, tragic plane crash?
What is the name of Meredith and Derek’s first child?
Before people realize what is going on, Meredith and Derek adopted a baby. They kept this under the radar for a while until they were certain that they would be able to keep the child. This worked out nicely, as they experienced some fertility issues when they tried to conceive naturally. Everyone starts living together and start getting to know the baby. It even becomes Meredith’s saving grace. What is the name of Meredith and Derek’s first child?
What is Seattle Grace Hospital renamed to?
As the seasons progress, our favorite doctors become members of the hospital’s board. This includes Derek, Meredith, Callie, Arizona, and Cristina. Jackson Avery is their fellow board member, but seems to be their resistance. They want to move to rename the hospital, but they need the emergency room reopened as well. Jackson is the one that ultimately gets to decide if this happens and he seems unsure. He eventually confirms the new name of the hospital. What is Seattle Grace Hospital renamed to?