Grey’s Anatomy Quiz: How Well Do You Know Derek Shepherd?
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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 (or been knocked off). Derek Shepherd is one of those characters, played by Patrick Dempsey, who was a primary character from the very first episode until his passing on the show on May 14, 2015. It’s been a while since his exit, which makes it the perfect time to see how well you remember Mr. Perfect Married Guy.
Derek Shepherd – you either loved him or couldn’t stand him. But how well do you remember him? Test your knowledge of this Grey’s Anatomy character with this quiz and see if you’re a true fan of the show. 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?
What is Derek Shepherd's nickname at the hospital?
The interns at the hospital give Derek the nickname, "McDreamy".
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What is the name of Derek's first wife?
Addison Montgomery (played by Kate Walsh), is Derek's first wife before their divorce in 2007.
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Where does Derek first meet Meredith Grey?
The pair first meet at Emerald City Bar (Joe's) ahead of her first day as an intern at the hospital he's head of Neurosurgery at.
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What is Derek Shepherd's middle name?
His full name is Derek Christopher Shepard.
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Who was Derek's childhood best friend?
Mark Sloan was Derek's best friend growing up and was like a second son to the Shepherd family.
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What is not the name of one of Derek's children?
Derek has three children with Meredith - Zola Grey-Shepherd, Derek Bailey Shepherd, and Ellis Shepherd.
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Where did Derek move to Seattle from prior to the first season?
Derek was living in NYC after growing up in New York and going to school at Columbia prior to moving to Seattle, Washington.
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Who isn't one of Derek's sisters?
Carolyn is actually Derek's mother, while his four sisters are named Kathleen, Amelia, Liz, and Nancy.
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What job title does Derek not hold during his time on Grey's Anatomy?
Meredith, not Derek, is the Head of General Surgery at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.
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Which character did Derek never operate on?
Shepherd operates on Izzie's tumor, fixes Burke's hand, and removes Archer's (Addison's brother) cysts.
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When does Derek say "I love you" to Meredith for the first time?
In the season premiere of Season 3, titled "Time Has Come Today" Derek tells Mer that he loves her, but urges her to take some time.
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What major life event shapes Derek Shepherd prior to becoming a doctor?
When Derek was a child, his father was shot by two robbers who came into the family shop and tried to steal a watch.
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What season does Derek pass away in?
In Season 11, Derek is involved in a fatal car accident while driving to the airport from an undetected head injury.
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What is the name of the attending doctor who is responsible for Derek passing away?
Dr. Paul Castello, played by Mike McColl, is the doctor who refuses to do a CT on Derek, which results in his passing.
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Which character does Derek Shepherd not have any crossover with on the show?
Atticus "Link" Lincoln didn't join the series until season 15.
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