The Grey's Anatomy Quiz That Even Meredith Would Fail
- by Jamie Gerber
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"The bad things come suddenly, with no warning. But we forget that sometimes that's how the good things come too." Over the past thirteen years, Grey's Anatomy has certainly had its share of both. Between epic romances, natural disasters, and impossibly quotable dialogue, this series has it all. Few shows manage to make it even half as far as Grey's, which currently in its 14th season, shows no signs of slowing down.
Grey's Anatomy mixed music with medicine to dazzling effect, launched the careers of pretty much everyone involved and made an '80s heartthrob a heartthrob once more. Although it was originally assumed that the stars would be what maintained the show's fanbase, years of killing off beloved characters has proven that theory false. Only four original cast members remain in a series with three times that many regulars and the show has only grown in popularity.
How big of a fan are you? Do you remember the best, the worst and all of the drama in between? Are these people more like old friends than television characters to you? Do you still tear up over the brutal heartbreaks, untimely deaths and rousing speeches? If so, try taking The Grey's Anatomy Quiz That Even Meredith Would Fail!
Why did Derek leave Addison and move to Seattle?
There were few Grey's Anatomy moments as shocking as the reveal that Derek "McDreamy" Shepherd was married. As far as entrances go, Addison Montgomery's was as spectacular as it was heartbreaking. She showed up looking "all leggy and fabulous", just when it seemed as though Deredith was all but a sure thing, and made it clear that she wanted her husband back. What was the impetus of Derek accepting an offer from Chief Webber to work at Seattle Grace, thus uprooting his entire life with her in New York?
Which hospital merged with Seattle Grace in season 6?
As much as we love the doctors at Seattle Grace, they are not the most welcoming bunch. When the merger happened, neither the new docs or the old were entirely comfortable with the situation. Although the new additions were difficult to adjust to when they arrived, at this point, it's tough to remember a time when Jackson Avery and April Kepner weren't part of the crew. The merger also gave us the short lived characters Reed Adamson and Charles Percy.
What kind of doctor was Mark Sloan?
Just when you thought that life at Seattle Grace couldn't get any more complicated than it already was, Mark Sloan followed Addison from New York to Seattle. This turned the love triangle between Addison, Derek and Meredith into more of a love...square. McSteamy began his tenure on Grey's as more caricature than character, but evolved into a fan favorite. By the time he met his tragic end, Sloan had become an amazing person. We're still crying over the loss of him!
How many hours was the first shift that the interns had to work?
We all know that becoming a doctor isn’t easy, nor should it be. The interns at Seattle Grace get thrown right into the deep end of the pool when their very first shift is what many would consider to be unreasonably long. Of course, we all want to know that the doctors that diagnose and treat us have gone through rigorous training, but the interns weren’t exactly prepared for just how intense this experience would be. How many hours long was that first shift?
Where did Derek and Meredith meet?
No matter what couple gets thrown together on Grey’s Anatomy, for most fans, there will never be another romance quite like Deredith. Their relationship had a beginning, middle and end that were anything but storybook - and never lacked for drama - but no couple on the series has ever been more beloved. They fell into bed together without even knowing each other’s names and still wound up getting married. Do you recall where Meredith and Derek met for the first time?
What is Callie Torres’s middle name?
Callie Torres was initially very guarded about her life, keeping important details from the people closest to her. It's not like you could blame her, considering how little manages to stay secret at Seattle Grace. Eventually, she overcame this, but it's likely that even some of her best pals don't know the orthopedic surgeon's middle name. However, thanks to the proposal of George O'Malley, we know the entire thing. Callie is actually short for Calliope. Can you recall her middle name?
What was the name of Bailey’s first husband?
We first meet Bailey's husband under incredibly dire circumstances. Luckily, he pulled through after his near fatal car accident. Not so lucky, however, was his marriage to Miranda. They seemed happy early on - like most couples do - but their relationship slowly crumbled, eventually ending in a somewhat bitter divorce. Don't worry about Bailey though. She totally traded up when she got together with Ben. Not that anyone really thinks about him much anymore, but what was her first husband's name?
How many sisters does Derek have?
Derek Shepherd tragically lost his father at young age and was raised in a household full of women. Throughout the course of the series, we have met several members of his family, but not all of them. They have always appeared to be very close knit and it wasn't easy for Meredith to become a part of Derek's family - especially since she and Derek got together while he was still married. Do you recall how many sisters Derek has?
Which former Seattle Grace doctor convinced Cristina to take over their research center in Geneva, Switzerland?
Although the relationship between Meredith and Derek has often been at the center of Grey's Anatomy, it can be argued that the real romance has always been between her and Cristina. She is Cristina's "person" and Cristina is hers. Derek may have been the love of Meredith's life, but it was Cristina that was always there for her. Even when these two women grew apart, they still always managed to find their way back to one another. Who was it that finally separated them?
What is the name of the musical episode?
Not every series can pull off having a musical episode and not everyone was a fan of Grey's attempt at doing so. The installment followed a pregnant Callie Torres through the aftermath of her car accident, during which time she witnessed and partook in a whole lot of musical theater. At the time, many viewers were nervous about Callie's fate - this is a series known for killing off beloved main characters. Luckily, she made it through to sing another day.
Who goes on a shooting spree in Seattle Grace Mercy West?
Grey's Anatomy never fails to air a gripping season finale, whether it's a storm, plane crash or in the case of season 6, a hospital shooting. It was one of the most harrowing hours of television ever broadcast and several of the show's doctors did not make it out alive. The series built up this character's arc throughout the season, so when he went of the deep end, it was horrifying, but not entirely shocking. What grief-stricken man wreaked havoc on Seattle Grace?
How many of the original five interns remain at Grey Sloan Memorial?
Meredith Grey, Izzie Stevens, Alex Karev, George O'Malley and Cristina Yang were the five original Seattle Grace interns when the series began way back in 2005. They were the heart of the show for those first several years, until one by one, they began leaving the show - whether it was of their own volition or in a bodybag. No matter how many new characters are introduced, we will never forget the OG interns. Do you know how many remain now that the show is airing its 14th season?
How did Lexie Grey die?
Fans weren't sure what to make of Meredith's little sis when she first showed up at Seattle Grace, but Lexie quickly became a fan favorite. However, Grey's Anatomy has proven on many occasions that the writers have no qualms about killing off characters after making fans fall in love with them - in fact, that seems to be the show's bread and butter. Viewers were crushed to see Lexie go and her exit was made all the more painful by true love Mark Sloan's reaction.
What is the name of everyone’s favorite bartender?
What would the doctors of Seattle Grace do without the Emerald City Bar? Considering how much they love their booze and their indiscriminate hook ups, their lives would probably be a lot less interesting - and so would ours. This bar is so associated with its owner, that the place is generally referred to as his bar, rather than by its actual name. The proprietor of this beloved establishment is more friend than bartender, but do you know his name?
Which two Grey Sloan Memorial doctors attend AA meetings?
For quite some time, the staff of Grey Sloan Memorial consisted of one lone recovering alcoholic that we knew of. Fans watched his ongoing struggle, through his relapse and back into recovery. Eventually, another addict joined the ranks and the two of them have been there for one another in a way that no one else can be. When there is no AA meeting, these friends can simply hold one of their own. Which two doctors suffer from the disease of addiction?
What did April and Jackson name their first son?
April and Jackson have had an incredibly tumultuous romance - probably to be expected, considering their relationship began with April leaving her husband to be at the alter and running away with Jackson. Fans didn't judge them too harshly for this, because honestly, her fiancé just wasn't that interesting. Heartbreakingly, the couple's first child together didn't survive for more than a few moments after delivery. Knowing this would be the case, they still chose to go through with the birth and gave him a name.
Which doctor threw up during their Boards?
The Medical Boards were an incredibly stressful time for our protagonists and not everyone survived the experience unscathed. One doctor in particular was suffering from a stomach flu and wound up heaving their guts out throughout the course of the exam. However, just because they were sick doesn't mean that they didn't pass. This character actually did awesome, especially considering how ill they were. All in all, this doctor performed like a champ. Which one of them threw up during the Medical Boards?
What STD does George get from Nurse Olivia?
Not that anyone really cared about Nurse Olivia, but if you think about it, she totally got a raw deal. Alex not only treated her like dirt, but also gave her an STD. She unknowingly passed said STD onto George, who - while still much kinder than Alex - never really cared about her all that much. He only had eyes for Meredith, who couldn't see anyone but Derek. Ah, the drama of Grey's Anatomy. Which STD did Olivia give to George?
What is the name of the dog Meredith got in season 2?
When fans are recounting all of the heartbreaking deaths that have occurred on Grey's Anatomy over the years, this canine fatality isn't mentioned nearly often enough. This pup may have only been around for a season - and was really little more than a plot device to keep Deredith somehow tied together - but he was still adorable, sweet and loyal. In short, he was a dog. The scene where Meredith and Derek have to put him down together is one of the show's most gut wrenching.
What is Derek’s favorite band?
Music is a huge aspect of Grey's Anatomy, so it should be no surprise that at least some of the main characters have good taste in tunes. When Derek opened up to Meredith in "Save Me", he let her in some pretty interesting details. His favorite novel is The Sun Also Rises. He loves coffee ice cream and blue happens to be his favorite color - not light blue, indigo. Do you remember who he said that his most beloved band was?
How many half sisters does Meredith have?
For an only child, Meredith Grey has a lot of siblings. Due to her awful childhood, she initially struggled to accept her newfound family, and you can't really blame her. However, eventually she came around, which is good, because someone had to look after her once her person left - we miss you Cristina. We're not talking about her sisters-in-law, of which she has several. Let's just focus on Meredith's biological half-sisters. Including her one deceased sibling, how many does she have?
Who was Arizona Robbins’s mentor?
You might think that Arizona's initial career choice would be enough for her. For a time, it certainly was, but eventually she grew restless and wanted to do something more. Although she initially came across as kind of awful, this doctor took Arizona under her wing, teaching her everything that she knew - she mostly did this because she was dying, but still. Arizona has since become the Head of Fetal Surgery, as well as maintaining her position as the Attending Pediatric Surgeon.
What are the names of Meredith and Derek’s children?
The few characters who have been with Grey's Anatomy from the beginning are virtually unrecognizable from the ones that we met in the pilot. The "dark and twisty" Meredith of seasons past has evolved into a loyal friend, an incredible surgeon and a loving mother. She and Derek had three children, which is pretty crazy considering her original feelings on the subject. Luckily, after his death, she had some help raising them, namely Amelia and Maggie. Do you recall their names?
How had Meredith previously met Penny?
"Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" was an immensely uncomfortable episode. Tension began building from the moment that Callie showed up to Meredith's home for dinner with her most recent girlfriend in tow. The only issue was that Meredith already knew the woman and that the circumstances of their last encounter were anything but pleasant. It was an awkward evening and Meredith did the best that she could. It wasn't exactly easy for Penny either. How did Meredith meet Penny Blake?
Which doctor moved to Seattle and changed her name to get away from her abusive husband?
It's not always easy to escape your past, but this doctor did everything in her power to try. She moved to the other side of the country, changed her name and never even contacted her monster of a husband about getting a divorce. Recently however, she finally filed the papers, bringing her abusive husband right to her. Seeing him was terrifying, but she needed to confront her past so that she could stop hiding and move forward with her new love.
Who was the first woman that Callie Torres dated?
It's kind of difficult to remember a time when Callie Torres wasn't into girls. It seems crazy that she was introduced as a love interest for George - too bad he did her dirty. It's not like Callie realized that she liked women all at once. She still loved men, but it was one woman in particular that made her realize that she was attracted to women as well. Not that it lasted long, but who was the first woman that Callie dated?
Who did Meredith get serious with after Derek's death?
Although it is true that Meredith had a one night stand that she definitely wasn't ready for, we're talking about the only guy that she really fell for after losing the love of her life. The two bonded over the shared trauma of losing their significant others. Fans were into the pairing, but this character's long presumed dead wife showed up out of the blue and - even though he loved Meredith - he had to go back to the love of his life.
What was the name of the patient that Teddy married?
Due to the fact that we are all still crying over the Izzy Stevens/Denny Duquette romance, it was kind of cruel of the writers to tell this story several seasons later. Sure, it was a very different relationship between patient and doctor, one that actually began so that he could use her healthcare for a much needed surgery. However, their story's ending was just as tragic as Denny and Izzy's. What was the name of the patient that Teddy fell for and eventually married?
Whose long presumed dead sister was recently revealed to be alive?
It seemed sort of out of left field when Grey's revealed that this character's long presumed dead sister's fate had been greatly exaggerated. Mostly because we didn't really even know that she existed until many years after the fact. Also, because her fiancé happened to be the first man that Meredith had feelings for after Derek. While it was a happy ending for these two, it left many fans scratching their heads as to why the writers chose to resurrect her.
What killed Derek Shepherd?
The death of Dr. Derek “McDreamy” Shepherd was the proverbial Grey’s shot heard round the world. Fans had been in love with Derek - thanks to the impossibly charming Patrick Dempsey - for just as long as Meredith. We probably even fell for him before she realized how much she loved the guy. She was pretty slow to catch on. Their relationship was the show’s central focus for a long time and fans still miss him. What happened to Derek?
What made Izzie realize that she was ill?
The Izzie realizing that she had cancer storyline came together in a pretty weird way. It remains a least favorite arc for most fans. Many speculated that Izzie's illness was on account of Katherine Heigl badmouthing the writing on Grey's Anatomy. It wasn't exactly a classy move, but there were rumors that she wanted out of her contract to do more work in film. Shonda Rhimes could've just killed her off, but instead she gave her a season of being terminally ill.
Who did George cheat on Callie with?
For many fans, this ranks not only as one of the lowest points in the series, but one of the worst couplings ever seen on Grey's. Generally, the writers do a good job of throwing pretty people together - sometimes seemingly at random - and finding some good chemistry between them. Unfortunately, that was not the case here. The romantic relationship between George and his partner ending in adultery was anything but. It undermined the intelligence of the viewer to assume that this was what we needed to see.
What did Owen and Cristina constantly argue about?
Although the relationship between Owen Hunt and Cristina Yang was tumultuous for a number of reasons, there was one underlying issue that basically wound up being their undoing. They had a lot of ups and downs, and most fans were glad when the couple finally called it quits. Both of them deserved better - but especially Cristina, because she's a way better character. No offense Owen. What did Cristina and Owen regularly argue about? What pretty much destroyed any hope of a future for them?
How did Stephanie Edwards escape the crazed rapist holding her hostage?
Let's be honest, Stephanie Edwards was kind of the coolest of season nine's new crop of interns. Fans were crushed to hear that she would not be returning for season 14, but last year the series gave her one hell of a sendoff! She rescued a kid and herself from a psychotic rapist and was completely on her own in both escaping him and the aftermath of that. The show basically just wanted to remind viewers how awesome she was before she left for good.
Who did Alex almost beat to death?
Alex Karev began as one of the show's worst characters, but eventually evolved into one of the best. Buy the time Alex beat this poor guy within an inch of his life, fans were actually rooting for him to avoid prison. This should prove how beloved Karev is, considering this poor dude did literally nothing warranting the beating. Alex just misunderstood a situation between this man and Jo, and simply decided to kill first and ask questions never. Who was his victim?