The O.C. Quiz: How Well Do You Know Ryan Atwood?

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The popular teen series The O.C. has had a cult following since the early 2000s and has continued to remain a fan favorite even all these years later. The O.C. tells the story of a troubled young boy named Ryan who gets invited into the world of Orange County’s most wealthy. While his introduction into high society isn’t always smooth, he eventually finds a place for himself with the help of his core group of friends Seth, Summer, and on-again-off-again girlfriend Marissa.

While you may think you know everything there is to know about Ryan’s journey on The O.C., it likely has been a few years since you watched the iconic series! Let’s put your The O.C. knowledge to the test and see just how much you remember about Ryan Atwood.

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Which actor plays Ryan Atwood?
Chad Michael Murray Adam Brody Jared Padalecki Ben McKenzie
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Ben McKenzie plays Ryan Atwood.
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What is Ryan's biological brother's name?
Kevin Trey Oliver Frank
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Ryan's biological brother's name is Trey.
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What neighborhood did Ryan grow up in?
Newport Chino Riverside Venice
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Ryan grew up in Chino.
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Why is Ryan sent to juvenile detention?
He got caught with drugs He shot someone He stole a car He drove intoxicated
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Ryan is sent to juvenile detention because he got caught stealing a car.
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Who does Ryan fight with at Holly's party on the beach in season 1?
Seth Cohen Luke Ward Oliver Trask Kevin Volchok
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Ryan fights Luke Ward at Holly's party on the beach.
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How does Ryan respond when Marissa asks "Who are you?" in the pilot episode?
"Just a kid from Chino" "Take a guess" "Whoever you want me to be" "You tell me"
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Ryan responds saying, "Whoever you want me to be."
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Where does Ryan go to university?
Brown Berkeley Princeton Yale
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Ryan goes to Berkeley.
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What is Ryan's biological mother's name?
Holly Taylor Maria Dawn
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Ryan's biological mother is named Dawn.
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Who of the following does Ryan NOT date?
Theresa Marissa Summer Lindsay
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Ryan does not date Summer.
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What's the name of the restaurant that Ryan worked at during the first season?
Newport Burger Co. The Crab Shack The Lighthouse Newport Mexican Cantina
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Ryan worked at The Crab Shack in season one.
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What is the name of Ryan's first love in Chino?
Taylor Sadie Theresa Lindsay
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Ryan's first love in Chino was Theresa.
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What did Ryan give Taylor for her birthday in season four?
A teddy bear and chocolates A pair of crystal earrings A book of French love poems A handbag
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Ryan gives Taylor a book of translated French love poems.
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How was Lindsay related to Ryan?
His adopted stepsister His adopted half-aunt His second cousin His adopted half-mother
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Lindsay is Ryan's adopted half-aunt.
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Which character shoots Ryan's brother?
Summer Seth Marissa Sandy
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Marissa shoots Ryan's brother Trey.
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What does Ryan end up doing as a career?
Architecht Teacher Lawyer Counsellor
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Ryan ends up being an architect as his profession.
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