You Won’t Pass This Grey’s Quiz If You Haven’t Been Watching From The Start

Grey’s Anatomy is a major part of pop culture. The show has taken television by storm—so far celebrating fourteen seasons. This spans over thirteen years. People have grown up with this show and its many memorable characters. Grey’s Anatomy has taught us about true friendship and how difficult it is to be a doctor—especially one that is not established quite yet.

The trials and triumphs that occur through the show—both at the hospital and in their personal lives—have us cheering on our favorite characters or crying along with them. This group of misfits comes together to become one of the most beloved casts on television. Overtime, they’ve also become ultimate friendship goals.

If you have not watched from the beginning and just hopped on the Grey’s Anatomy bandwagon, you may have missed some important or funny moments on the show. True fans will recall these elements of the show and feel instant nostalgia to the mid-2000s. Do you think you can pass? Are you worthy of being considered the ultimate Grey’s fan or are you just an intern? Take our quiz to see how far your memory spans over the history of the show.

Question 1

Which two characters are featured in the opening scene?

The very first scene of Grey’s Anatomy features a rather scandalous result of a one-night stand. Here, we see a character scurrying through their house—trying to rush another person out. They are late for their first day of work and are rushing to get there, not caring about how the other person feels. This turns out to be a huge “uh-oh” moment later in the episode. Which two characters are featured in the opening scene?

Question 2

What is the name of the hospital that Grey’s Anatomy takes place in during the early seasons of the show?

Grey’s Anatomy is about interns and doctors that are working to become the top doctors in the country. We see their successes, their losses, and their personal lives. They all work long shifts, argue like family, support each other like best friends, and compete like they are in the Olympics. All of this takes place in a hospital setting. What is the name of the hospital that Grey’s Anatomy takes place in during the early seasons of the show?

Question 3

What is the name of the book Grey's is based on?

The show Grey’s Anatomy is based on a non-fiction book. This book is the inspiration for many of the episodes, between the diagnoses within the body and procedures performed. There are also illustrations drawn through this book that helped inspire some of the procedures on the show. This book was also used as a medical textbook for quite some time and is occasionally referred to in medical schools today. What is the name of this book?

Question 4

In the first season, how does everyone know Meredith’s name?

The resident and attending doctors all seem to recognize Meredith. As the first two days go on, the other interns realize who she is. Everyone is stunned to learn of Meredith’s identity. Due to her heritage, some people start treating her negatively while others find it fascinating. Meredith acknowledges what people are saying, but only when they bring it up to her. Other than that, she keeps it to herself. How does everyone know Meredith’s name?

Question 5

What is Bailey referred to as?

The interns are in for a rude awakening when they have to work a 48-hour shift on their first day. Each intern is assigned to a resident or an attending surgeon. Many of our beloved characters ended up getting assigned to the same resident. This resident was Miranda Bailey. She is a no nonsense doctor that expects perfection and wants everyone to jump when she does. She has gained notoriety and a nickname from med students. What is she referred to as?

Question 6

What does Izzie have to do on her first day as an intern?

Every day, the interns gather to find out what their job is. Many of them get frustrated with the jobs that they are given, as they all have their medical degrees and are doing basic work. It takes a lot to be given permission to scrub in. The first day they are given tasks, Izzie is given a particularly brutal one. She is less than thrilled, but does what she is told. What does she have to do all day?

Question 7

What is the reason Izzie is judged by all of her peers?

Izzie faces a particularly hard time as an intern. People gossip about her and rumors float around. Even some of the patients realize who she is and become uncertain of her. She is given trivial work for a while because people doubt her abilities. She works extra hard to try to beat everyone’s expectations. She does her jobs correctly and makes sure to follow the rules to prove herself. What is the reason Izzie is judged by all of her peers?

Question 8

What dangerous day brings bikers and blood to Seattle Grace?

There is one day that is particularly notorious in Seattle. It is a big day for the hospital due to the amount of people that come into the ER. Dr. Bailey knew the day was coming, but did not remember until bikes almost took out Dr. Shepherd while walking to work. All of the interns have to help staff the ER because of the surge of patients. It is a dangerous day that has the goal of winning tequila. What is this infamous day called?

Question 9

What makes Dr. Burke catch on that Dr. Webber decided not to retire and give his position to him?

Chief Webber is known for taking his job very seriously. He is a brutally honest man that wants the best of the best working for him. Dr. Burke was in line to take over for him when he retired. Dr. Burke soon learns that Chief Webber’s plans may have changed and gets angry, asking for multiple people’s opinion of him. He even lets Dr. Bailey speak freely without penalty. What clues Dr. Burke into Chief Webber’s change of heart?

Question 10

What does Meredith do that breaks the rules and angers the doctor in the nursery?

Meredith and George find relief from all of the stress by observing the newborn babies in the nursery. They sneak off to this area to escape the chaos of the surgical area. This is not technically allowed. Meredith finds out George has been going there on his own and decides to go there on her own. She notices something and then breaks hospital protocol. What does Meredith do that breaks the rules and angers the doctor in the nursery?

Question 11

What do they find out from these tests Meredith performs?

Meredith may have been in the wrong by going into the nursery, but she is concerned about one of the babies. She tells Dr. Burke about this, which he initially ignores. After talking to Chief Webber and observing Meredith, Dr. Burke shows up to the nursery and takes over the baby’s case from the resident doctor and the intern. He tells Meredith to run the tests she thought. What do they find out from these tests?

Question 12

Which of the interns is the first to help during a surgery?

Scrubbing in is a big deal for the interns. They have to prove themselves to the resident and attending doctors in order to get this privilege. They are all itching to help perform a surgery. One of the interns is picked almost instantly to help perform a surgery, much to the others dismay. This intern does not perform up to standard during the surgery, unfortunately. Which of the interns is the first to help during a surgery?

Question 13

When Izzie cannot understand an ER patient, what does she do that lands her in hot water as it was against the rules?

The interns at Seattle Grace Hospital are trying to compete to perform in surgeries and become resident doctors. This group of misfits has a tendency to break the rules when it comes to hospital protocols. When Izzie is working in the emergency room stitching people up, she encounters a woman that she cannot understand. She sees the woman break down and follows her around for a bit. She then encounters a situation and helps—despite it being against hospital rules. What does she do?

Question 14

What intern misdiagnoses a patient and gets reassigned to pair up with Yang?

After an intern misdiagnoses a patient, they get reassigned. Unfortunately for Yang, this intern gets stuck with her. Their first job is to deliver lab results to patients. Initially, they approach all of these patients together, but it then turns into a competition to see who can deliver the most news fastest. They end up coming back together with Yang deflecting the hugs to the other intern so she can avoid them. Which pompous intern does Yang get stuck with?

Question 15

What do the doctors find in the digestive tract of a rape victim?

There is an instance where a young woman comes in—unconscious—and the team has to perform surgery on her. We find out that she is a rape victim and is severely damaged by her rapist. The rapist is still on the loose. When Dr. Burke is performing the surgery, he discovers something inside of the patient. Meredith is the person to correctly identify what it is, much to everyone’s shock. What did this rape victim have in her digestive tract?

Question 16

Who does Meredith pick to be her roommates?

Meredith decides that she wants roommates, as she is living in her mother’s old house. The interns immediately say they would like to move in, but Meredith does not want to have to be nice to anyone. She searches for other people at the hospital to live with, but no one answers her questions correctly. She becomes frustrated—as she needs roommates to afford the place. She decides to let two of her colleagues live with her. Who does she pick?

Question 17

Which intern has people issues?

One of the interns starts to have a breakdown when asking the wife of a deceased man about what organs they can harvest. The intern leaves the room when the wife asks hard questions and the intern does not know how to comfort her. Dr. Bailey follows this intern out and reminds them that the deceased was a person and is not just a collection of organs. This inspires the intern to go back in and try again. Which intern has people issues?

Question 18

What is wrong with Ellis Grey?

It is revealed that Ellis Grey is not in her prime any longer. Meredith tries to keep this bit a secret from everyone—remaining vague regarding the whereabouts of her mother. Meredith even gets angry when her friends try to watch old footage of her or read her notes. It gets to the point where Meredith has to get her mother’s signature to sign over the house sooner than later, as her mindset is rapidly changing. What is wrong with Ellis Grey?

Question 19

Which patient gets Meredith to break down and confess what is really happening to Ellis?

Although Meredith will not tell anyone about her mother’s Alzheimer’s, she starts breaking down. She begins changing her answer every time someone asks about her mother and where she is. Many of the people she works with are noticing that something seems off with her story—as they know her mother. A patient at the hospital breaks her down and gets her to confess to her mother’s diagnosis. This does not come easily to Meredith. Who was this patient?

Question 20

When a patient drops to the floor in the ER, what does Meredith have to do to keep him alive?

While working the ER as a part of the dangerous bike tourney, Alex and Meredith fight over a patient. Alex takes matters into his own hands and pulls metal pieces out of the man’s abdomen and sends him on his way. Meredith makes him sign himself out. The next day the man is seen in the ER, getting ignored. Meredith sees him and watches him drop to the floor. What does Meredith have to do to keep this man alive?

Question 21

What did Meredith do to her patient during the surgery where she fell asleep?

All of the interns get a little drowsy during their shifts—as they are not used to this severe lack of sleep. Like all doctors, they are expected to be alert when performing surgery. Meredith gets to help perform a surgery. During this surgery, she dozes off for a brief moment. Later, they checked on the patient and discovered an issue. Meredith confesses to something that happened during surgery. What was it that Meredith did during the surgery?

Question 22

While Derek and Meredith were busy keeping their relationship under wraps, they lost control one night in the hospital parking lot. Who caught them in the act?

Dr. Shepherd and Meredith have hid their relationship from most of the doctors at the hospital. A few of the interns know because Meredith let it slide. For a few episodes, Meredith and Dr. Shepherd flirt with each other, never letting it get further than that. They work well together and solve medical mysteries. One day, they break down and end up getting intimate in the parking lot at work. They get caught. Who catches them?

Question 23

Which patient changes the way Yang sees patients by introducing her to compassion?

Cristina Yang has a difficult time with human interaction. She tries to remain stone cold and stay in doctor mode. This makes her difficult to work with—especially as her colleagues are getting attached to different cases and patients are looking for better bedside manner. One patient changes this all for Yang and makes her realize that a little compassion can go a long way, but it will hurt. Who is the patient that does this for her?

Question 24

What was the ridiculous reason that a patient was intentionally was shot?

Some of the patients come in with unique medical conditions and circumstances. The foreign objects that are found within some off the patients and the stories other patients tell can be shocking. One patient came in after being shot intentionally. He then developed infections and organ failure as a result of the shooting—among several other issues. His system was experiencing a lot of trauma at once. What was the ridiculous reason that he was shot?

Question 25

Of the following pairings, which hook up actually happened?

There are a lot of inter-hospital relationships. This can cause awkwardness and complications as time goes on. Many of the doctors and nurses are able to keep these relationships or one-night stands under wraps for a period of time. Some of the hook ups on the show are completely unexpected. They exchange awkward glances and try to avoid each other while working. Of the following pairings, which hook up actually happened?

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