Hardcore Grey's Anatomy Fans Will Fail This Test. Can You Pass it?

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There's no denying that Grey's Anatomy is a force of nature. On an unheard of thirteenth season, creator Shonda Rimes weaves together an addicting medical drama with plenty of humour, that doesn't shy away from important social issues such as race, gender, sexuality and class, and does so in a way that keeps you entertained and inspired.

Relive twelve years of memories, starting with the humble beginnings of Seattle Grace to the giant that became Grey-Sloan Memorial. Cry along with your favorites as they go through those painful losses, have a mini dance party with Meredith and Cristina, and make sure to grab the tequila. Dig back to the most pivotal moments of this legendary show and test your memory with the whole gang.

But this isn't any ordinary quiz. This is meant for those who obsessively watched the show, the die-hard fans, the ones who watched one episode and never looked back, and threw themselves into what would become a lifelong obsession. We cried over the deaths while most people hadn't even found their person yet, and this is the quiz to separate who's a real fan, and who's just along for the ride. 35 questions to determine if you passed your boards, or if you have to go back to intern status. Shall we begin?

Question 1

What were Ellis Grey's first words to Meredith when she regains lucidity in Season 2

One of the central story lines that the show was shaped around was the relationship between Meredith and her mother, the famed surgeon Ellis Grey. When the show opens, you find out that Ellis has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's and has retreated into a haze of past memories. As the show progresses, you learn more about her past through her tangents to Meredith while in care. Then, in season three, Ellis woke up. She was completely lucid, and Meredith comes to visit her at the hospital. What were the first words Ellis said to her when she walks in.

Question 2

To what city does Addison move too after the doctor leaves Seattle Grace?

When the show opens, the first main love connection, and one of the longest running it would seem, is Derek Shepherd and Meredith Grey. Immediately they fall hard, but it is soon revealed that Derek is actually still married! That's when you're introduced to one of the most beloved characters in the show's run, to the point that she was given a spin off when she left, Addison Montgomery. Which city was this Addison fronted spin off set, and what was it called?

Question 3

Who did they name Bailey's clinic after?

Miranda Bailey pushed to have a free clinic at Seattle Grace, to catch diseases early and provide medical care that couldn't be treated by an ER. Many laughed at this concept, and Sydney Heron even likened it to a ploy to become chief resident. But nevertheless, it was pushed forward, despite having no funding. A troublesome predicament, for sure. One that was solved by Izzie saving the day, using nearly all of the 8.7 million dollars that a former patient had left to her in inheritance. Because of this, the clinic was named after him. Who was this man?

Question 4

What was the cause of the plane crash that the staff of Seattle Grace were in?

Arguably one of the most heartbreaking and truly gutting moments of the entire show's run, the plane crash that befell the majority of the hospital board, including Arizona Roberts, Meredith, Cristina Yang, Mark Sloan, Lexi Grey and Derek Shepherd. Lexi did not make it back to the hospital, and Mark died in hospital shortly after, with the most main characters killed in a single incident, a truly heart breaking end to a season. What caused this horrible plane crash?

Question 5

Who were the original round of interns in Season 1?

Face it, McDreamy was a big part of you starting to watch, but for most of us, what kept us watching all these years was the dynamic between everyone starting out. The intern class was filled with the most vivacious and interesting cast we'd seen in a long time, with all sorts of personalities clashing and coming together, it was something to behold. So going all the way back, who were our original group of interns as the show began?

Question 6

What song was playing while Derek was dying?

No doubt that the death of Derek Shepherd changed Grey's Anatomy forever. His presence on the show was one of the backbones of the show, he was married to the main character, and he had been a central and important figure within the fabric of the show for the entire 11 seasons he was a part of it. So that's why for most of us, his death is burned into our memories forever. So, knowing that, what song was playing while he died?

Question 7

How many kids does Meredith have?

When the show started, it didn't seem like Meredith would be the mother type. Considering her own mother was the picture of a work mom, and wasn't a great role model in that respect, it didn't seem like Meredith would ever cross that threshold into motherhood, especially when she lost her baby the first time. But then, during Karev's project to bring young ones from Africa for medical care, she met her Zola. She went on to have more children after this, but how many were there?

Question 8

What does Meredith name her daughter she delivers after Derek passes away?

Derek's passing in Season 11 was hard enough for the audience, before the realization hit that this doesn't just affect Meredith, but their unborn daughter that Meredith is carrying. This death rocked the show, and the fans everywhere forever, and even more so when their daughter's name was released. The season had been so fraught with heartbreak and loss already, this just catapulted it over the edge. This show has a very succinct and poignant way of ripping your heart out through your chest, does it not?

Question 9

What do Cristina and Meredith refer to each other as?

One of the most important friendships on the show is the one between Meredith and Cristina. While they did not immediately hit it off, they eventually bonded over tequila and their work, and the rest is history. They have been voted top TV friendship many times over, and their bond has survived multiple attempts on their lives, which is something not a lot of friends could say. Because of that, calling each other "best friends" seems a little...less than appropriate. What do Meredith and Cristina use to describe their bond?

Question 10

How did creator Shonda Rimes come up with the idea for Grey's Anatomy?

Shonda Rimes, the all star creator and executive producer of Grey's Anatomy, not to mention the award winning hits Scandal and How To Get Away With Murder, is no doubt an unstoppable force. Her block of television, dubbed "Shondaland" is some of the most watched hours of television in the world right now, pulling ratings that are saving ABC, no doubt. But how did she come up with the idea for a medical drama? What was her real world inspiration to cover this topic?

Question 11

Where was the first place Derek and Meredith ever met?

The greatest love story told on the show, the central focus of the first eleven seasons, and at the top of every list of television love stories, Derek and Meredith went through plane crashes, shootings, miscarriages, babies and eventually, a permanent separation when Derek took his untimely passing at the end of Season 11. But going back all the way to episode one, all the way back before post its and Zola and everything, where did Derek and Meredith meet for the first time?

Question 12

Where does the show take place?

The most important part of any show is the setting. It grips you in, gives you a home base, and a setting to the action that happens there, and it's always important to pick somewhere recognizable but not overwhelming. Setting a serious show in Las Vegas or Paris for example? Might not work. Grey's Anatomy knocked it out of the park by picking a smaller, yet bustling city to set their passionate drama in. What city is the hospital in?

Question 13

In what season does Cristina leave the show?

"You're my person." Cristina and Meredith were a breath of fresh air, a no nonsense, honest friendship that was raw and painful and shocking and volatile but in the end, it was the best thing that ever could have happened to them. We all kind of thought that Cristina would be on the show for good, she just had to be! Which is why in 2014 when she announced she would be leaving the show the fans had a meltdown! What season was that?

Question 14

Who plays Callie's father?

One of the funnest parts of long running TV shows is getting to really know characters. A great way to do this, is to meet their parents! Over the run of the show many parental figures have shown themselves to be important and long standing characters within the show. Mr Torres is no different! From his initial introduction as Callie's strict, unwavering father who did not accept her sexuality to the kind hearted soul that made his return a couple seasons back to rave reviews. Who plays this character?

Question 15

What is Miranda Bailey's nickname in Season 1?

From the get go, it was impossible not to like Miranda Bailey. Her gruff exterior was clearly a front for a very caring, but very stern person. She cared about her interns, especially a select group, I think you know which ones. She goes on to become a pivotal character within the show, and intertwines herself into the fabric of Seattle Grace and the lives of the people in it. But, it didn't start off all sunshine and rainbows, what was Bailey's nickname when the show started?

Question 16

Where is the board going when the plane crashes?

Undoubtedly the most tragic moment in the show's history, and one involving most of the main cast members, that plane crash changed the show forever. With the death of Lexie Grey and Mark Sloan, it turned the show on its head, fiercely changing directions and showing a new side of the show. The situation started out innocuously enough, with a simple trip that the doctors were taking. What was the trip for, and where in the US were they going?

Question 17

What are the other shows in Shondaland - Shonda Rimes' block of television?

Not satisfied with ruining viewers lives just once, Shonda Rhimes is an unstoppable force, at the helm of three major network shows, all garnering rave reviews. These shows are at the forefront of important social issues; both of them feature women of colour in the lead roles of the show, and showcase everything from gender, to sexuality, all the way to abuse, and does it in a way that doesn't alienate the viewer or make them feel stupid. Which are these other two shows?

Question 18

What was Addison Montgomery's spinoff called?

As we discussed before, Addison was one of the best characters they had on the show. Sassy, brassy and quick-witted, when it was announced that she would be leaving the show in favour of her own primetime outing, they were overjoyed. Not only was it still in the medical vein which meant crossovers, but it meant getting even more Addison, which no one was sad about. Set in LA, and featuring a wide cast to go along with her, what was this show called?

Question 19

Who has held the position of Chief of Surgery over the length of the show?

The chief. The job everyone wants. The big boss, the big guy, the freakin' chief! The most switched around position in the show, the position is held by one person for the most part but in later seasons it gets passed around more times than you can count! There are a few lucky gentlemen and one very lucky lady who have held the position that holds the most power in the whole surgical ward, and often has the worst job. Who were these people?

Question 20

Why did Izzie leave the show?

Who can forget Izzie Stevens, the model turned med student who was the surprising underdog no one saw coming. Which is why having her story line being one of the saddest of the show was even more cruel. Falling in love with a terminal patient, doing a hail mary to save his life which almost cost her her job, and ultimately losing him anyways. That was hard enough to swallow, then watching her fall in love with Alex made us think the worst was over. What came next ultimately caused her departure from the show, but never our hearts.

Question 21

What actress has appeared in all three of Shonda's primetime hits?

Shonda plays favourites, that's no doubt. It's not surprising at all that the lead cast of her newer shows by and large have all appeared on Grey's Anatomy in some way, but very few have made it too all of them. You have sweet Henry who had a strange and ultimately ill fated romance with Teddy who went on to star in Shonda's hit Scandal as Capt Jake Ballard, and, coming up ahead is this actress who first appeared in Grey's as Alison, Izzie's friend from chemo, who then went on to appear in Scandal before landing a series regular role on How To Get Away With Murder. Who is she?

Question 22

Who played George O'Malley?

George was the puppy dog that always found himself in the middle of a terrible situation. Sometimes he caused it, sometimes he just found himself there, but either way he always managed to make us smile, cry or yell at the screen, he was just that sort of character. His departure from the show marked the show's first original cast member leaving the show for good, and left a strange sort of hole that just didn't seem right. Who played George for his tenure on the show?

Question 23

What triggered Derek and Addison's divorce?

Derek and Addison were never meant to work out. Not only would that have prevented the epic romance of Meredith and Derek, it was just clear they were two different people in two different places in their lives. Their marriage was fraught with controversy and issues, but what really broke them was one incident that happened just before the beginning of the show srun, and they were in the process of separating when Derek and Meredith met in the pilot. What was this incident?

Question 24

What is the fake last name Webber and Callie use while they pretend to be married?

A relationship not often explored, Callie and Dr Webber never really interacted as much as one would have hoped, especially considering this sequence of events. As you might remember, when Pegasus, is trying to buy Seattle Grace Callie and Webber decide to go do some research on them by visiting a hospital in Portland that Pegasus had also purchased. When they get there, Callie instinctively gives a fake name for her and Richard, right off the top of her head. What was the last name?

Question 25

What did the interns do at George's funeral?

Like we said earlier, when George died, it rocked the show, both on and off screen. TR Knight's departure from the show was a fan shock and a total game changer for the show itself, and it left a hole in the show's dynamic that took a lot to fill. The circumstances of his death are so tragic, right up until the last minute you think he's just gonna leave and get a job somewhere else; it was a grim reminder of the finality of these characters. So, what happened at the funeral, with the interns? What was their reaction?

Question 26

What was Derek Shepherd's specialty?

McDreamy was again, one of the cornerstones of the show. Brilliant, good looking, charismatic, a born leader and a true innovator in his field, his work in surgery changed the field forever, having techniques named after him, not to mention being one of the most in demand surgeons in North America, let alone the world, no one can come close to his talents. His methods have blazed a trail through the surgical world and created avenues that no one thought possible. So what field of surgery does he specialize in?

Question 27

Who is Jackson Avery?

When the hospital merged with another nearby hospital, and their main rival Mercy West, the biggest change it brought was a whole crop of new interns and staff, including smoldering new intern Jackson Avery. His skills were undeniable and he seemed to be very well connected, but no one seemed to know who he was and he was quite cagey with his past and experience. Turns out he is VERY well connected, as is revealed later on in the season. Who is Jackson Avery?

Question 28

What was the reason for the Seattle Grace - Mercy West merger?

The show changed very abruptly when Webber announced that Seattle Grace would be merging with Mercy West under one roof to combine finances, and staff. The staff was immediately told to do their best work to keep their jobs, and panic started to spread, the interns starting working around the clock as the first round of firing emails were sent around. This brought forth the new crop of interns that lead to Jackson Avery and April Kepner becoming beloved characters on the show. What caused this merger in the first place?

Question 29

What job does Cristina take when she leaves Seattle, and who did she take it from?

As we discussed before, the end of season 10 ended a decade of Sandra Oh's tenure on the show, to much disappointment. Her story line for leaving though, is perhaps one of the most satisfying moments of the show itself. Cristina Yang's story was bumpy from the get go so seeing her go out with such a positive and affirming story line, especially considering who it concerns, it was just satisfying on every level. What job did Cristina leave Grey Sloan Memorial for, and who did she take it from?

Question 30

Who are the interns from Mercy West who stay on the show the longest?

When Mercy West and Seattle Grace came together it brought forth a large amount of new characters, with the promise that individuals from both sides would not last long, as they had to cull the herd as it were. Between firings and tragedies, many of these interns and staff members left the show, and the balance of the show returned to normal. But, who of that group lasted the longest? There are a couple of them that remain on the show even today, who are they?

Question 31

Who said "I have five rules. Memorize them. Rule number one, don't bother sucking up. I already hate you, that's not gonna change."

An early quote from a well loved character, there was no doubt in our minds that this would be a character we would fall in love with. From her humble beginnings as The Nazi to the well loved character we know and love today, she's one of the best examples of character development that we've seen on television and watching her evolution has been nothing short of amazing. But when she started she wasn't so nice, and decided to say this colourful introduction. Who says this quote?

Question 32

Who was one of the chiefs before Webber?

The history of the show is defined all throughout, with flashbacks filling in the time before the viewers joined the fun. Before Meredith rolled in as an intern, before plane crashes and shootings and terrorist attacks and Little Grey, when Webber was just an attending surgeon and the rest of the doctors were merely interns, one man used to rule. This is discovered in flash back episodes seeing Ellis and Richard as interns, the black intern and the woman intern in 1983, wasn't easy. So who sat in the big seat back then?

Question 33

Which new addition to the show was found to have a previous romantic relationship with Owen Hunt?

Not a ton was revealed about Owen Hunt's past in the armed services; you knew he was a trauma surgeon overseas and you knew that he was hardened and unflinching. But you never really got a glimpse into his previous love life, before his complicated and torrential affair with Cristina. which eventually lead to a messy and quick marriage. Enter a blonde haired goddess who was revealed to have worked with Owen overseas, also as a trauma surgeon. Who was this doctor?

Question 34

What STD does George get from Nurse Olivia?

As doctors, you'd think the interns, and really anyone else, would know to always use protection, especially with a new partner, but it seems that George O'Malley did not take that advice in season one when after hitting it off with a nurse, and after a date that went a little further than expected ended with him contracting an STD from the beautiful Nurse Olivia, it embarrassed him more than he could explain (not to mention it hit Alex too!). Now which STD befell those two gentlemen?

Question 35

Arizona Robbins is head of what surgical departments?

Blonde, sassy, hardworking and incredibly talented, Arizona Roberts joining the show was one of the best things that could have happened to the amazing dynamic, Not only did she provide the fodder for Callie to really start to explore her sexuality, her love story with Callie and their subsequent baby with Mark was one of the most touching and enigmatic moments in the show's run. She is a busy one on the show, starting as head of one department and in the middle of her show run, takes on another one! What is these?

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