The 'Grey's Anatomy' Quiz

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The 'Grey's Anatomy' Quiz
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About This Quiz

If your idea of fun since 2005 has been watching sexy, sleep-deprived medical practitioners save lives every day, then you're probably a fan of the Emmy Award-winning show, "Grey's Anatomy."

But how deep into the lore of this ABC drama have you really gone? Do you know how many episodes the first and second season included? Do you know the name of Meredith Grey's mother? What about Meredith's home address? 

Shonda Rhimes not only created an emotionally charged and engaging world for these characters to live in, she personally decided what would be in each character's locker. 

The cast is also filled with incredible actors, from a Tony Award-winning actress, to a race-car driving auto aficionado; Do you know which actors they are?

If you live and die by watching "Grey's Anatomy" each week, are in love with all things Shondaland and think that Izzie Stevens should have left the show a season earlier, then you should ace this quiz! And luckily, even if you mess up, we guarantee that no one will flatline because of it. Phew!

Who is the creator of the television series "Grey's Anatomy?"
Shonda Rhimes
Michael Crichton
David Shore
Ryan Murphy
Which network airs the television series, "Grey's Anatomy," in the United States?
CBS
NBC
ABC
CNN
True or false: The setting for "Grey's Anatomy" is Boston.
True
False

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Which title was planned for the series, "Grey's Anatomy?"
"Surgeons"
"Symptoms"
"Diagnosis"
"Shades of Grey"
Who is the lead character in "Grey's Anatomy"?
George
Mark
Meredith
Derek
Which actress plays Dr. Meredith Grey?
Kate Walsh
Ellen Pompeo
Katherine Heigl
Sara Ramirez

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When did "Grey's Anatomy" premiere?
2005
2004
2003
2002
What is the name of the fictional hospital featured in the beginning of the series?
Seattle Grace Hospital
Seattle General Hospital
Washington General Hospital
Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital
Which band plays the theme song for "Grey's Anatomy?"
Tunng
The Bird and the Bee
Psapp
The Dresden Dolls

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Which character does Meredith Grey have a complicated romantic relationship with?
Dr. Webber
Dr. Burke
Dr. Shepherd
Dr. O'Malley
Which character is NOT one of the original five interns in the series?
Addison
Izzie
Cristina
Mark
Which actress plays the character Dr. Addison Montgomery-Shepherd?
Chyler Leigh
Kate Walsh
Jessica Capshaw
Sara Ramirez

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What is the title of the "Grey's Anatomy" spinoff starring Kate Walsh?
"Miami Medical"
"Hart of Dixie"
"Private Practice"
"Bad Judge"
Which "Grey's Anatomy" character does the actor Patrick Dempsey play in the television series?
Derek Shepherd
Preston Burke
Mark Sloan
George O'Malley
In 2005, "Grey's Anatomy" premiered on a Sunday night and bumped which legal drama series from the time slot?
"The Practice"
"Boston Legal"
"Suits"
"Law and Order: SVU"

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Which actress left "Grey's Anatomy" in the middle of season six?
Chandra Wilson
Sandra Oh
Katherine Heigl
Sara Ramirez
True or false: The title, "Grey's Anatomy," is the name of a medical book first published in 1958.
True
False
In which "Grey's Anatomy" season premiere did the character, George O'Malley, die?
Six
Five
Four
Three

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Which character holds an MD and PhD in philosophy in the series?
Dr. Lexie Grey
Dr. Miranda Bailey
Dr. Cristina Yang
Dr. Meredith Grey
Which actor plays the "Grey's Anatomy" character Dr. Cristina Yang?
Sarah Drew
Sandra Oh
Sara Ramirez
Ellen Pompeo
Which of the five original intern characters, other than Meredith Grey, is still on the series "Grey's Anatomy?"
Dr. Alex Karev
Dr. Callie Torres
Dr. Mark Sloan
Dr. Izzie Stevens

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Which actor plays the character, Dr. Alex Karev, in the series "Grey's Anatomy?"
Eric Dane
Kevin McKidd
Justin Chambers
T.R. Knight
In "Grey's Anatomy," what is Meredith Grey's address?
316 Harper Lane
613 Harper Lane
136 Harper Lane
313 Harper Lane
Which "Grey's Anatomy" character attended Dartmouth College?
Meredith
Cristina
Miranda
George

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What is Dr. Derek Shepherd's cause of death in the series "Grey's Anatomy?"
Plane crash
Cancer
Car wreck
Snake bite
Which bar do the characters of the series "Grey's Anatomy" frequent?
Emerald City Bar
Queen City Bar
Jet City Bar
Sonic City Bar
Which of Meredith Grey's parents is a world-renowned surgeon in the series?
Neither
Father
Mother
Stepfather

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Which character is the chief of surgery at Seattle Grace Hospital until later in the series?
Dr. Callie Torres
Dr. Richard Webber
Dr. Jackson Avery
Dr. Addison Montgomery-Shepard
True or false: As of the twelfth season, Meredith Grey has two children.
True
False
Which "Grey's Anatomy" character gave birth during a bomb scare?
Dr. Lexie Grey
Dr. Arizona Robbins
Dr. Miranda Bailey
Dr.Addison Montgomery-Shepard

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Which unhealthy habit did most of the doctors on "Grey's Anatomy" originally have?
Eating fried food
Taking prescription uppers
Smoking
Eating lots of candy
Which alcoholic beverage was Dr. Yang and Dr. Grey's favorite?
Tequila
Wine
Beer
None
Which of the five original interns was not in Shonda Rhimes first pitch for the show?
George O'Malley
Izzie Stevens
Alex Karev
Sandra Oh

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How many episodes was the first season of "Grey's Anatomy?"
Nine
Eleven
Fourteen
Twenty-seven
Which actor from the show also won a Tony for their role in Broadway's "Spamalot?"
Ellen Pompeo
T. R. Knight
Sandra Oh
Sara Ramirez