Grey’s Anatomy Quiz: How Well Do You Know Cristina Yang?

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Grey’s Anatomy is one of the most popular TV shows in recent history, premiering in 2005 and still running 16 seasons later (with more ordered). With only a couple of original cast members left, new characters have long been appearing and disappearing. Cristina Yang is one of those characters, played by Sandra Oh, who was a primary character from the very first episode until she moved away to work at the Klausman Institute for Medical Research in the season 10 finale.

It’s been a while since her exit, which makes it the perfect time to see how well you remember Meredith’s “person”. But how well do you actually remember Cristina Yang? Test your knowledge of this Grey’s Anatomy character with this quiz and see if you’re a true fan. After that, why not test your knowledge of the show with our quiz How Well Do You Remember All the Seasons of Grey’s Anatomy?

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Why did Cristina decide to become a doctor?
Her mother's passing Her sister's accident Her step-dad's chronic illness Her father's passing
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Her father passed away in a car accident when she was 9. Cristina tried to close his chest with her hands but he passed before help arrived.
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What prestigious school did she earn her M.D. from?
Johns Hopkins University Stanford University Columbia University Harvard University
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Cristina earned her M.D. from Stanford University School of Medicine, where she graduated first in her class.
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What is Cristina's first line of the show?
Only 6 women out of 20. Yeah, I hear one of them's a model. Which resident are you assigned to? At least we'll be tortured together.
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Cristina says "Yeah, I hear one of them's a model" (about Izzie) when the new first-years are talking in the locker room.
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Which intern was Cristina Yang closest to?
Meredith Grey Izzie Stevens George O'Malley Alex Karev
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Meredith Grey and Cristina Yang are each other's "person", and have nicknames like the "Twisted Sisters".
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Who was Cristina married to?
Preston Burke Colin Marlow Owen Hunt Richard Webber
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While she almost married Burke, he ultimately called off the wedding. Yang later married Owen Hunt, though they divorced as well.
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Why did Cristina and Owen divorce?
Infidelity Didn't agree about moving PTSD Didn't agree about having children
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While Owen wanted children, Cristina always knew she didn't want to be a mother, which drove them apart.
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What kind of fish does Cristina bring home after fishing with Derek?
Salmon Trout Snapper Catfish
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She brings home 21 pounds of trout after fishing with Derek in Season 7, Episode 10.
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What injury did Cristina sustain in the plane crash?
Crushed legs and pelvis Broken hand and PTSD Cardiac tamponade Dislocated shoulder and psychosis
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Initially, she only appears to have a dislocated shoulder, which Mark pops back into place, but she also experiences psychosis afterward.
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Where does Cristina relocate to after the plane crash?
Zurich Idaho Minnesota New York
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She takes a job at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota and leaves Seattle.
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Why does Cristina not see Meredith for a long time after moving to Minnesota?
A fight Fearful of flying Busy with work Doesn't want to see Owen
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After the plane crash, Cristina can't get on a plane to go visit Mer because the crash left her extremely fearful of air travel.
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What is the name of the doctor that Cristina is tasked with babysitting at the Mayo Clinic?
Dr. Thomas Dr. Parker Dr. Burke Dr. Craig
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Cristina is tasked with babysitting Dr. Thomas, a very old surgeon who tells very boring stories.
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What song do Cristina and Meredith dance it out to in her final episode?
How To Save A Life Runnin' on Sunshine Get Some Where Does the Good Go
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The duo dances it out to "Where Does the Good Go" by Tegan and Sara in Cristina's final episode.
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Where does Cristina move away to at the end of Season 10?
Idaho Boston Zurich Toronto
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She moves to Zurich to take over Preston Burke's position at Klausman Institute for Medical Research.
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Which intern does Cristina invite to work with her in Zurich?
Sam Bello Levi Schmitt Taryn Helm Dahlia Qadri
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Cristina invites Sam Bello with her to be a surgical intern in Zurich after Bello, a dreamer, is forced to leave the U.S.
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What does Cristina send to Meredith as a congratulatory gift?
Ferryboat scrub cap Bottle of Scotch Cormac Hayes Airplane ticket to Zurich
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Cristina sends Cormac Hayes - an eligible bachelor who also has kids and a deceased spouse - as a "gift" for Meredith.
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