This Grey's Anatomy Quiz Will Stump Even The Biggest Fans
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Grey's Anatomy is a medical drama that premiered on ABC in 2005. It's been on for 15 seasons and, according to Wikipedia, it currently has a total of 325 episodes. Even though this series has been on so long, it still has a really loyal fanbase that tune in every week to see what's going to happen to their favorite doctors and meet a new cast of patients who come into this hospital for treatment.
The series follows a group of doctors, interns, surgeons, and even sometimes recurring patients who work at a fictional hospital in Washington. The main character is a doctor named Meredith Grey whose mother was an esteemed surgeon herself. The series starts when Meredith is an intern at the hospital along with a group of other interns who she's friends with and lives with as they try to balance their time at the hospital with their personal lives which can prove to be really difficult sometimes for a whole host of reasons. As the show goes on, new doctors are introduced to the series and the interns grow in their medical proficiency and continue to try to learn to find a balance between the hospital and their personal lives.
Who thinks they're the biggest Grey's Anatomy fans? Prove it by taking this super tough quiz!
What character did an icicle fall on?
There are some seriously unique medical issues that come up on Grey's Anatomy. It's not all people that come in needing stitches or x-rays! In fact, there are even some episodes in which the doctors and interns are in need of medical assistance because of things that happen to them. In a season five episode, one character has an icicle fall off the roof of the hospital and the sharp end of it goes into their abdomen. Which character did this happen to?
In which city does the series take place?
Even though the actual name of the hospital in Grey's Anatomy changes a couple times throughout the series, the city that this series takes place in is one thing that never changes. This city is often known for its rainy weather, something that is pretty perfect to set the mood for a series like Grey's Anatomy since it can be quite a bummer sometimes with the sad things that tend to happen! What city does this series take place in?
Which of these characters has only been married to one person?
There are several characters on Grey's Anatomy who have been in several relationships throughout the course of the series and even some that have actually been married more than once. Even though there have been multiple characters that have been married and then divorced and then remarried, there's at least one character that has only been married a single time. Only a true Grey's Anatomy fan is going to be able to remember the answer to this tough question! Which of these characters is it?
What was Meredith's mother's name?
This question is one that any major Grey's Anatomy fan will definitely remember. A major plot point in the series, particularly in the earlier seasons of Grey's Anatomy, is the fact that Meredith is not the only doctor in her family! Her mother was, at one point, also a very famous doctor who was well-known in the area for her accomplishments. Unfortunately, her health has taken a turn for the worse when the series begins. What was Meredith's mother's first name?
What was the nickname given to Dr. Shepherd?
Characters on Grey's Anatomy sure are clever with the nicknames they come up with for other characters on the series. And who knows that better than Derek Shepherd himself? He was one of the first characters ever to be given a nickname by the other characters and it's one that stuck not only on the show but also on the fandom for a long time. It even inspired other similar nicknames for people and things in the series from that moment on.
Who has never won a Harper Avery Award?
In the medical world, there are a lot of different awards that doctors and other medical professionals can be awarded with throughout their time as doctors for different achievements. In the Grey's Anatomy world, one of the most prestigious ones is called the Harper Avery award, named after a famous doctor named Harper Avery. Throughout the course of the series, a few of our favorite characters have been honored with this prestigious award but one of these people never actually won it. Who didn't?
True or false: a group of interns were once caught practicing procedures on each other.
Becoming a doctor isn't easy! It's a lot of schooling and a lot of experience in a hospital setting in order to make sure you're really prepared to deal with anything that might happen with a patient that is brought in. At one point in the series, a group of interns thought that it would be a pretty good idea to help them learn everything they needed to know if they just practiced procedures on one another and they got caught doing so! Did this really happen?
Did Burke and Cristina get married?
Preston Burke and Cristina Yang are two characters who started appearing in the early seasons of Grey's Anatomy. The two of them entered a relationship during the series after working together and eventually, they even got engaged! Any Grey's Anatomy fan will definitely remember the day of their wedding because of the fact that it was so memorable for so many different reasons. Did these lovebirds end up getting married or did they call it off? Only a real Grey's Anatomy fan will remember!
Which intern was a model in order to pay for medical school?
Paying for college is expensive. And when that college happens to be medical school, an education course that takes a really long time to complete, all those fees can really add up! One of the original interns had a pretty unique way of dealing with the high cost of becoming a doctor, though. This intern actually had no student debt because of the fact that they paid their way through college by being a model. Who remembers which intern this was?
How many times had Derek been married before marrying Meredith?
Derek and Meredith are one of the main couples that were together through most of the series, until losing Derek. The two of them met before Meredith even started at the hospital and stayed together off and on for quite some time after that, despite the fact that there was quite a bit of drama in their relationship. We all know that they were adorable together but any Grey's Anatomy fan will know Meredith wasn't Derek's first wife! How many times was he married before?
What went wrong with Cristina's makeup on her wedding day?
For many people, their wedding day is a huge deal. It's the day they've been dreaming of for a long time and spent a whole bunch of time planning. Although Cristina was never exactly into the idea of finding "the one," she still wanted to have a nice wedding! Unfortunately, things didn't go smoothly for a lot of reasons on this day. One of the main reasons was the fact that something went really, really wrong with her makeup while getting ready.
What did Derek and Meredith write their vows on?
Working at a hospital means that there's always a lot going on and there isn't always a lot of free time to enjoy yourself or do anything other than work. Although it's a great occupation, it's definitely not the easiest one! This is something that Meredith Grey definitely knows all about. This especially became clear when Meredith and Derek had to write their vows down on something pretty unusual because of their busy schedule. Who can remember where they wrote them?
Who told Meredith their favorite flavor of ice cream is coffee?
This scene is definitely one that only the biggest fans of Grey's Anatomy are going to be able to remember. This scene took place between Meredith and one other character who was trying to get her to tell this other character a little bit more about herself. Not surprising since, as we all know, Meredith could be a little closed off in the earlier seasons. This other character gave an example with a fact about themselves by saying their favorite ice cream flavor is coffee.
What character married a patient in order to help them with health insurance?
Paying for medical care can get really expensive. Anyone who has ever been sick or had to spend any time in the hospital or make multiple trips to the doctor will definitely be aware of the fact that those costs can definitely add up. In Grey's Anatomy, there was one character who came in to the hospital as a patient but, unfortunately, didn't have health insurance in order to help with the cost. To help with that, this doctor temporarily got married to them.
In season eight, Derek and Meredith adopted a daughter named _________.
Thanks to the Africa Project that Alex Karev set up, there was a group of several children from Africa that were brought to Seattle in order to receive the medical attention they were in need of. One of them was a baby girl with spina bifida who was sixth months old when she arrived at the hospital. After Derek and Meredith met her, they instantly started to like her and decided to go ahead and adopt her, which meant they had to get married.
What made Amelia move to Seattle?
Throughout the course of Grey's Anatomy, a lot of new characters were introduced at different times. One of them is Amelia Shepherd, a doctor who made her way to the hospital in season seven and even made some appearances in episodes of the spin-off series, Private Practice. Amelia is like many other characters who were introduced in that she has connections to at least one of the other doctors already at the hospital, like her brother, Derek Shepherd. Why did she move to Seattle?
Who became chief in season eight after Richard stepped down?
Throughout the series, there have been multiple different people in the hospital who have held the position of Chief of Surgery. In the earlier seasons, the Chief of Surgery is Richard Webber. The Chief of Surgery is a really important role in the hospital and whoever holds it works closely with the members of the board to oversee the way things run in the hospital and make sure everything goes smoothly. Who was the Chief of Surgery in season eight?
Teddy Altman had worked with another doctor before coming to Seattle Grace. Who was it?
Teddy Altman is a character on Grey's Anatomy who was introduced in the sixth season of the show. Prior to coming to Seattle to work at the hospital, she was in the military. Although she was new to the hospital when she arrived in the sixth season, she wasn't a stranger to everyone! She had been convinced by a current doctor to come work at the hospital due to their great Cardiothoracic department, the area in which Teddy's expertise was.
In which season did April and Jackson get married?
April Kepner and Jackson Avery are two characters from Grey's Anatomy who, at one point, were a totally adorable couple. Unfortunately, it's Grey's Anatomy so we all know that things didn't exactly work out in a happy way for the two of them. Still, it's so cute to rewatch the earlier seasons and see their relationship grow and build up. How many serious Grey's Anatomy fans can remember which season it was when Jackson and April finally tied the knot?
Who hasn't lived in Meredith's house?
A lot of people have come and gone from Grey's Anatomy. So many characters that we loved or weren't exactly fans of have come onto the show and many of them have left after a while. At the same time, many characters have lived in Meredith's house, either for a long-term stay or just for a little while. It can be pretty hard to keep track of just who hasn't lived there because so many people have! Who thinks they remember which of these people hasn't?
Who is the father of Callie and Arizona's daughter, Sofia?
Arizona and Callie had a happy relationship but, like any other relationship, it was definitely not without its issues. One issue was the fact that Arizona was given a chance to go to Africa to give medical attention to children in need and unfortunately, Callie didn't want to go. While staying back in Seattle, she had a fling with this other character and ended up getting pregnant with a daughter named Sofia who she and Arizona ended up raising together when she came back.
What is Arizona's specialty?
Arizona Robbins is a character who was introduced on Grey's Anatomy in season five after she came to work at Seattle Grace Hospital. She was hired as a surgical fellow in the department where her specialty is and she ended up taking on Alex Karev to teach him and help him to get more interested in the same specialty. In the 14th season, Arizona ended up moving back to new york with her daughter instead of staying in Seattle. What is her surgical specialty?
Before moving to Seattle, Maggie knew one of her family members worked at the hospital. Who was it?
It was a pretty major surprise when Maggie came to Seattle to work at the hospital and we all found out that she was actually Meredith's half-sister. To be honest, there are a lot of surprises in the series that involve Meredith but each and everyone of them surprises all of us as viewers when they happen. Before Maggie came to the hospital, she knew that one of her family members was already working there. Who did she know worked there?
Who didn't pass their intern exam?
Um, oops! There are a lot of tests associated with becoming a doctor and medical school is a ton of work. Even though there are a lot of tests involved, it's important for a hopeful doctor to pass all of them in order to ensure that they've really got what it takes to become a doctor and treat patients who are in need of some medical attention. Unfortunately for this intern, they actually failed one of their big exams! Who was it?
How many children does Meredith have in total?
Meredith and Derek adopted Zola after she was brought to the hospital in order to receive surgery, but any true Grey's Anatomy fan will definitely know that Zola isn't the only child that Meredith and Derek had together during their relationship. Even though Derek is no longer on the show, the two of them were a really cute couple who had the most adorable little family while they were together. How many children does Meredith have in total? Only a real Grey's Anatomy fan will remember!
Why did Izzie leave?
It's never fun to see a TV show character that you really loved and connected with leave the show that they appeared on. Izzie was one of the original interns and so we were really upset to see her end up leaving the show! But sometimes, characters just run their course and have to leave the show, no matter how sad that might be for us viewers. What was it that ended up that caused Izzie to make her departure when she did?
What did Meredith do wrong during the Domino Surgery?
There are quite a few really complicated and unique surgeries that take place in Grey's Anatomy. One of them was the incredibly complicated and involved Domino Surgery. This surgery involved six separate patients who were each receiving kidney transplants. With a surgery this major, everything seriously has to go just right. Unfortunately, things didn't go as perfectly as they had planned for them to and Meredith accidentally messed something pretty big up during the surgery. What did Meredith do wrong?
Season eight had an episode set in an alternative reality. Who did Meredith date in it?
In the eighth season of Grey's Anatomy, there was an episode called If/Then which takes place in an alternative reality. In the episode, Meredith wonders what her life would be like if a lot of things had gone differently and she ends up finding out exactly how her mother's illness and her parents' relationship impacted the person who she grew up to be. In the episode, there are a lot of things that are different in her life but one of them is who she's dating.
Preston Burke offered Cristina a job in season 10. Where did she have to move in order to take it?
Burke and Cristina had a pretty complicated relationship, especially after he left her at the altar when they were supposed to be married. That broke all of our hearts, not just Cristina's! In the tenth season of the series, Burke returned to Seattle. Not so that he could come back to the hospital though but because he was there to offer Cristina a job at another hospital. Where did Cristina have to move to in order to accept this job offer?
What was the name of Derek and Meredith's dog?
This dog is one that had quite a life from the moment that it was introduced onto the series. First, this dog was adopted by Izzie who needed some cheering up after losing a patient. Unfortunately, no one she lived with was particularly happy about the dog being in their home, so she ended up giving it to Addison and Derek. Eventually, it became Meredith and Derek's dog once they worked their relationship out. Who can remember this dog's name?
Who does the voice over for almost every episode?
Each episode of Grey's Anatomy typically has a voiceover that narrates important points to the plot, recites quotes that are important to the plot of that particular episode, and adds a little bit more depth and explanation to the episode. Although the person who is heard doing the voiceover can change from time to time, it's typically always done by one person. Although this isn't a huge part of the episode, any real Grey's Anatomy fan will definitely remember whose voice it is.
Which of the following is NOT one of the names of Meredith's half-sisters?
Meredith is the main character of Grey's Anatomy and, because of this, many parts of the show tend to focus on her and her life. One big part of this is the fact that she went from believing herself to be an only sibling in the early seasons to finding out that she actually has three half-sisters! Life is pretty wild when you're Meredith Grey. How many serious Grey's Anatomy fans think they know which of these is NOT the name of one of her sisters?
What is Amelia's specialty?
Amelia Shepherd is a character who was introduced in season seven of Grey's Anatomy and who also appeared on three seasons of the spin-off series, Private Practice. She was estranged from her brother, Derek Shepherd, but after hearing that he had been injured, decided to try to reach out to him in order to rekindle their relationship which eventually ended with her moving to Seattle to work and become close to her older brother again. What is Amelia's surgical specialty?
Which of these characters was the first to get married to another character from the show?
There have been a ton of marriages throughout the course of Grey's Anatomy. There have been characters that have even been married multiple times which really just adds onto the total number of those marriages that viewers have seen. But, we all know that there had to be one character that really kicked off the on-screen marriages that we've witnessed through the years. Which of these characters was the first one to get married to another character on the show?
Who moved in with Meredith after she lost Derek?
Losing a loved one is never easy. The characters on Grey's Anatomy are definitely familiar with this fact considering the fact that there have been so many upsetting losses, both of loved ones and patients, throughout the course of the series. In season 11, viewers were saddened to witness the loss of McDreamy himself. Luckily, Meredith has a great support system and had people who chose to move in with her after she lost her husband so she wasn't left alone.