On A Scale From Ross To Gunther How Well Do You Know Rachel?
- by Danielle Lasher
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One of the six main characters in the popular sitcom Friends, Rachel Green managed to make us laugh while also stealing our hearts for 10 years. Played by Jennifer Aniston, the character may not be the smartest of the bunch, but she’s certainty the prettiest. She doesn’t fit the stereotype though—in fact, Rachel is one of the more compassionate characters who has a soft spot of her own. Rachel even has her own quirks and goes through something of an arc throughout the series, changing from what she was at the beginning when she barged into Central Perk wearing a wedding dress.
As any true Friends fan knows, Rachel attracts all kinds of men throughout the show. One of them includes Ross—another one of the six main characters—who ultimately ends up being with Rachel in the end. Then there’s Gunther, who’s a little odd, works at Central Perk and has a hopeless crush on Rachel. No matter how many times he tries to make a pass at Rachel, he’s denied every time. We put a quiz together all about Rachel Green to decide whether you’re a Ross or a Gunther when it comes to how well you know this fan favorite character.
What did Rachel do with Ross that makes Monica go ballistic at thinking they stole “her thunder”?
In the seventh season, Monica and Chandler throw an engagement party. Everyone’s plan is to get dressed up and get drinks at the Plaza together. There’s a part in the night where Rachel is thinking about marriage and becomes forlorn because she’s not with anyone. When Ross goes to console her, however, something happens that Monica feels is taking away the attention from her and Chandler’s engagement. What did Rachel do with Ross that makes Monica go ballistic at thinking they stole “her thunder?”?
What is Rachel doing with Bonnie when Ross walks in?
At the end of season three, everyone is on vacation. Ross is torn about entering between two different rooms—one with Rachel, or the other one that has his girlfriend, Bonnie. The episode ends on a cliffhanger, and he chooses a room unknown to the viewer. Picking up in the first episode of season four, we learn that he’s picked Rachel’s room—only he finds Bonnie is in there too, and she’s shaven her head. What is Rachel doing with Bonnie when Ross walks in?
Of the following characters, who remembered the broach she saw it at an antique store and bought it for her as a surprise?
In the first season, Rachel gets a special birthday gift. The present ends up being an old-school broach that she noticed once while walking by a shop. It’s special because it reminds her of her grandmother. It’s essentially an oval-shaped pin with a picture on it. This gift ultimately meant a lot to Rachel and had an impact on her when it was given. Of the following characters, who remembered she saw it at an antique store and bought it for her as a surprise?
What kind of animal does Rachel buy?
In one episode, Rachel buys a pet from a breeder that she thinks is really cute and has special significance to her. In reality, the pet is ugly and doesn’t seem very friendly. Hilariously, the pet sits on a pillow. The pet was very expensive, and she even gets a bad case of buyer’s remorse. Though she fails to sell the animal back to the breeder or get anything back for what she paid originally. What kind of animal does Rachel buy without fur that looks ugly?
Where does Rachel work at the time Tag is made her assistant?
Tag Jones is Rachel’s assistant at her job during the seventh season. He became Rachel’s assistant purely because of his good looks, and definitely not because of his resume. While she is the first one to have a crush on him, he eventually develops a crush on her and they ultimately date each other. Sadly, Rachel breaks up with Tag once she turns 30 because she wants to be with someone more her age. Where does Rachel work at the time Tag is made her assistant?
What other character along with Ross makes fun of Rachel for going to a chiropractor?
Rachel reveals that she goes to a chiropractor named Dr. Robert Bobby. Ross and another character—who he hasn’t been getting along with—start to make fun of Rachel for going to a chiropractor. The conversation ends up snowballing from there, as they continue to make fun of Rachel. Ross and this particular character weren’t getting along up to this point, so it turns into a bonding moment by making fun of Rachel. What other character along with Ross makes fun of Rachel for going to a chiropractor?
Where are Ross and Rachel when they kiss for the first time?
After Ross helps defend her in front of a stranger, Rachel kisses him for the first time. While it’s really just a kiss of gratitude, Ross ends up getting embarrassed because he has feelings for Rachel. During this episode, Rachel has just become independent and out on her own after being reliant on her family and their affluence for so long. Ross takes it upon himself to show her the ropes while they’re there. What setting are they in while all this takes place?
Which character does Rachel become close to at her job that Ross becomes jealous of?
Towards the end of Rachel and Ross’s relationship (the first time they date), Rachel is able to quit her job at Central Perk to pursue a career she really wants. Rachel is all in on her new job and is committed to making the career change work. Over time, she becomes close to a coworker though never develops any romantic feelings for him. Ross becomes increasingly jealous of this coworker, whom he thinks has romantic feelings for Rachel. Which character does Rachel become close to at her job that Ross becomes jealous of?
What is Ross’s bride-to-be’s name who he forgets during the ceremony?
While they’re in London, Ross gets married to his on-and-off girlfriend. During the wedding ceremony, however, Ross accidentally says Rachel’s name instead of his bride-to-be’s during the vows. This makes his bride-to-be angry, who has always harbored jealousy towards Rachel during the course of their relationship. Ross’s relationship with this woman is unsalvageable after he realizes he still has feelings for Rachel. What is Ross’s bride-to-be’s name who he forgets during the ceremony?
When Rachel comes over to hang out with Danny, she finds something inappropriate happening. What is it?
Remember Rachel’s boyfriend Danny? When Rachel first met him, she mistook him for a yeti after seeing his burly beard. Once he gets a proper shave, she quickly develops a liking for him. Rachel doesn’t want to ask him out herself though, so Monica does it for her and he agrees to go out with Rachel. Unfortunately, something goes wrong along the way. When Rachel comes over to hang out with Danny, she finds something inappropriate happening. What is it?
What industry does Rachel Green work in?
Throughout the series, Rachel grows from a naïve person reliant on her family to a full-fledged independent professional doing what she loves. Although she starts out in a less-than-glamorous job waitressing at Central Perk, she ultimately goes on to work in the industry that’s always caught her attention. Plus, it’s right up her alley, considering it’s something she knows a lot about even before she pursued a career in this field. What industry does Rachel Green work in?
What was the rumor about Rachel in high school?
During her time in high school, Rachel was one of the most popular students. Mostly because of her good looks, she ended up dating a lot of guys and having the experience a stereotypical cheerleader might. But there was a particular unsavory rumor that circulated around the school about her that made her upset. It was a rumor started by Ross and Will (played by Brad Pitt) as revenge because she was so popular and mean to them. What was the rumor about Rachel?
How many times does Ross tell a furniture store employee he's slept with Rachel?
In season five, Rachel goes with Ross to buy a couch for his apartment. When they’re there, someone working at the store thinks that they’re a couple. Ross quickly clears the air, telling the worker that they’re not a couple. The worker laughs, believing that they couldn’t be together anyway. This makes Ross become defensive, and he starts to wonder why he and Rachel being an item wouldn’t make sense. As one of his arguments, he tells the worker that he and Rachel have had sex this many times. What was that number?
Which of the following events happened right before Rachel was reunited with Monica during the first episode?
While all six of the characters in Friends are really close, Rachel is best friends with Monica from the start of the show to the end. While the two characters did know each other back when they attended Lincoln High School, they didn’t see each other for a long time until the pilot episode of the series. There is a major event that happened in Rachel’s life just prior to the moments leading up to her meeting Monica again at Central Perk. Which of the following events happened right before Rachel was reunited with Monica during the first episode?
Of the following options, what is it that Rachel’s hair gets stuck to?
After Rachel has her daughter, she’s afraid of something happening to her little one that happened when she was young. Her hair got caught and in order to get it off, they had to cut a chunk off. It ended up being a traumatic experience for Rachel, who swears off wanting to let her daughter go near this thing for fear the same thing will end up happening to her. Of the following options, what is it that Rachel’s hair gets stuck to?
What is the name of Rachel’s crush that she hopes to ask out on a date?
While working at Bloomingdale’s, Rachel works as a personal shopper and ends up meeting a wealthy divorcee. She tries taking advice from several of her friends about asking him out, including Joey who suggests she go to a Knicks game with him. Unfortunately, she ends up messing up and somehow handing both tickets to him. She even tries to get advice from Phoebe who ends up not being very helpful. What is the name of Rachel’s crush that she hopes to ask out on a date?
Of the following options, which one is Barry’s job?
Before the show, Rachel was engaged to marry Barry Faber (even almost marrying the guy). In the beginning, she ends up still having an on-again-off-again relationship with him. He’s a bit of a scumbag though and lies about his feelings for Rachel, as he ended up cheating with one of Rachel’s bridesmaids, Mindy. While Barry is not the nicest guy, he’s well off and has a swanky profession. Of the following options, which one is Barry’s job?
Of the following, which one marries Rachel briefly before getting divorced?
In season five, Rachel gets married to a character briefly. It happens while vacationing in Las Vegas because they want to take a road trip where Joey is shooting his new movie. Naturally, Rachel gets really drunk, which leads to her spontaneous marriage. Rachel’s marriage takes place in a wedding chapel, which leads Monica and Chandler to change their minds about getting married there once they see Rachel with her husband. Of the following, which one marries Rachel briefly before getting divorced?
Which of the following two pairs of friends concocted a plan to get Ross and Rachel back together again?
In one episode, two main characters want Rachel to get back together with Ross, so they hitch a plan: they decide to set Rachel and Ross up with horrible blind dates, so they’ll decide they want to get back together again. Rachel ends up going out with a stoner and Ross’s date stands him up. While these two friends had good intentions, they’re plan ultimately doesn’t work out. Which of the following two pairs of friends concocted a plan to get Ross and Rachel back together again?
Of the following options, whose apartment does Rachel move into for quite some time (multiple episodes) after Monica and Chandler get married?
Rachel and Monica live together for most the series, experiencing lots of ups and downs in their apartment together. Once, they even end up losing the apartment in a bet with Joey and Chandler where they have to swap places. But when Monica and Chandler get married, it puts an end to Rachel living at the apartment. She’s then forced to find somewhere else to live. Of the following options, whose apartment does Rachel move into for quite some time (multiple episodes) after Monica and Chandler get married?
Which one of these guys was it that left Rachel in a lurch during prom?
Rachel had a crush in high school who she ended up going to the prom with. Later, when she went on a date with him as an adult, she found that he hadn’t really changed much. He still lived with his parents and worked at a movie theater because of the free concessions. But when they were in high school, and went to the prom together, this character ended up having sex with someone named Amy Welsh instead. Which one of these guys was it that left Rachel in a lurch during prom?
Where is it that Rachel get's her first ever job?
At the beginning of the show, Rachel is practically helpless. She had only lived under the comfort of her family before entering into a marriage with a well-off guy. Once she turns her back on that life, however, she embarks onto a path of becoming independent and out on her own. But she has a bumpy start—as usually ends up being the case—working a typical job. What is the name of the establishment where she works her first job?
From the options listed below, what is the sexual fantasy that Ross imagines Rachel doing for him in the bedroom?
At one point during their relationship, Ross mentions to Rachel a sexual fantasy he has. When he shares it, Rachel can’t help but raise an eyebrow wondering at this odd request. Later though, Phoebe confirms Ross’s fantasy to Rachel saying that every guy once fantasized about it. Ultimately, Rachel decides to fulfill Ross’s request, revealed in the credits to the episode. From the options listed below, what is the sexual fantasy that Ross imagines Rachel doing for him in the bedroom?
How many siblings does Rachel have and what are their genders?
In the course of the series, we find out a lot about our main characters. We learn their backgrounds, what their interests are and who their families are. In the case of Rachel, we meet her mom and dad multiple times throughout. There are even episodes featuring Rachel’s siblings. A true fan of Friends will recall that Rachel is the oldest child in her family. When Rachel’s siblings do come in the show, they find ways to shake things up causing all kinds of trouble for Rachel. How many siblings does Rachel have and what are their genders?
What is it that Rachel did in college with Melissa that she wants to prove to Phoebe she isn’t “vanilla”?
As a senior in college, Rachel had a more adventurous experience while drunk at a party. Rachel is trying to convince Phoebe that she’s not all boring, and that she’s done some pretty crazy things. She once admits to doing something one night while drunk in college with a fellow sorority sister. Except when she tries to get the sorority sister, Melissa, to confess to it so she can prove to Phoebe, she just denies it. What is it that Rachel did in college with Melissa that she wants to prove to Phoebe she isn’t “vanilla”?
Who was the character that Rachel showed interest in for a short time late in the show?
In one of the later seasons, Rachel develops a relationship with one of the more egotistical guys on the show. For her birthday, he got her a scarf and when she pretended to be sick after lying to him, he gifted her chicken soup. He threatened taking her job in a way while she was on maternity leave, doing a better job while she was gone. But when she had to do an important presentation, he ended up taking care of her daughter. What is the name of this character?
What is the one thing that Rachel’s mom asks Monica and Rachel for?
At one point in the show, Rachel’s Mom, Sandra Green, ends up divorcing her father. She claimed to have only been into his money and decides she now wants to live her life. Shortly after divorcing Rachel’s dad, she’s feeling more adventurous and wants to celebrate. She asks Monica and Rachel for something in particular that will help her put in the spirit, much to their dismay. What is the one thing that Rachel’s mom asks Monica and Rachel for?
What year was Rachel born in of the options below?
At the beginning of the show, Rachel is 24 years old. Therefore, when the show ends, she’s 34 since it’s 10 seasons long. True fans will also recall Rachel celebrating her 30th birthday in one episode (when she is depressed about her age). The actress Jennifer Aniston, who plays Rachel, was really 26 years old when she shot the first season. A hardcore fan is then able to do the math in determining the year Rachel Green was born in. What year was Rachel born in of the options below?
What part of Rachel’s body did she have work done on back in 1988 according to the show’s timeline?
Rachel is very vain throughout the show. When she was younger, she had something done to a part of her body since she’s self-conscious of how she looks. In the flashbacks of the show, they even make fun of this part of Rachel’s body by adding prosthetics to make it more accentuated. In one episode, her sister makes a comment about Rachel getting work done. What part of Rachel’s body did she have work done on back in 1988 according to the show’s timeline?
What name did Monica gift to Rachel for her to name her daughter as?
In the later seasons, Ross and Rachel end up having a one-night stand. This results in Rachel getting knocked up. Ultimately, they have a daughter together and when she has trouble thinking of what to name her, she asks Monica for some ideas. Monica tells her one name she was thinking of for her and Chandler’s own daughter one day, but Rachel liked it so much she wanted it. What name did Monica gift to Rachel for her to name her daughter as?
As a result of performing like a cheerleader, Rachel injures herself in what embarrassing way that only turns Joshua away?
Rachel’s relationship (or failed courting) of Joshua wasn’t the prettiest sight. In fact, she pretty much made herself look bad and desperate the whole time. In an attempt to seduce him, Rachel gets everyone to play a game of spin the bottle. When this plan fails, Rachel instead resorts to jumping up and down like a cheerleader as an attempt to impress Joshua. As a result of performing like a cheerleader, Rachel injures herself in what embarrassing way that only turns Joshua away?
What is the name of the character who develops feelings for Rachel in season eight?
Later on in the show, there’s a romance between Rachel and another major character who isn’t Ross. A lot of fans were upset by this storyline, feeling that it was forced and didn’t fit their characters. Eventually, this character does confess his feelings for Rachel with Ross’s permission, though Rachel isn’t able to reciprocate the same in return. The episode ends with both characters crying over it. What is the name of the character who develops feelings for Rachel in season eight?
Which famous actor who plays himself expresses interest in dating Rachel instead of Monica?
While Monica and Rachel are visiting the set of a film Ross’s monkey is in, they spot a famous celebrity who plays himself in the episode. After Monica is too nervous to go up and ask him out, Rachel musters up the courage to go and ask him on her behalf. Instead of getting the actor to go on a date with Monica, he confesses to wanting a dating with Rachel instead. Which famous actor who plays himself expresses interest in dating Rachel instead of Monica?
When we last saw Rachel's dad, he had suffered a health complication. What was it?
Hard to get along with, Rachel’s dad is very opinionated and overbearing. He dotes on his daughter and wants the best for her, while at the same time scrutinizes her. He holds her to a high standard, and he doesn’t make it easy for Rachel in the series. He’s also a little paradoxical in that he smokes cigarettes while practicing medicine. Although the actor who plays this character won a Tony Award, he’s best known for his role-playing Rachel’s dad. When we last saw the character, he had suffered a health complication. What was it?
What is the name of Rachel’s boyfriend who was teased at a young age by the other kids?
One of Rachel’s relationships with an older boyfriend was complicated because he ended up being the father of Ross’s girlfriend. Played by Bruce Willis, this character never got along with Ross. Rachel doesn’t like him though for how immature he’s shown to be. He even reveals an ashamed side of him over the kids who teased him at a young age, calling him “Chicken Boy.” What is the name of Rachel’s boyfriend who was teased at a young age by the other kids?