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Question 1

Sally Langston is an American politician and talk show broadcaster who served as the Vice President during President Grant's first term. What's the name of her political talk show?

  • A
    "I Love You, America"
  • B
    "Meet the Nation"
  • C
    "The Liberty Report"
  • D
    "The Daily Show"

Question 2

Jo Wilson, previously Brooke Stadler and Jo Karev, worked as an attending general surgeon before becoming a resident in the Sloan Memorial Hospital. Why did she change her name?

  • A
    She changed her gender
  • B
    She killed a patient during surgery
  • C
    She was running from her ex-husband
  • D
    She was running from the police

Question 3

President Fitzgerald Grant was born to lead and ticked off every coveted box on his journey to the White House. Who did he fall in love with?

  • A
    Karen Grant
  • B
    Quinn Perkins
  • C
    Olivia Pope
  • D
    Huck

Question 4

Lexie was a surgical resident at the Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital until she died in the infamous aircraft disaster. Whose half-sister was she?

  • A
    Mark's
  • B
    Meredith's
  • C
    Andrew's
  • D
    Derek's

Question 5

This nickname has caused many academics to write about Scandal and the politics of representation in pop culture. What do the employees at Olivia Pope & Associates call themselves?

  • A
    Black Power
  • B
    Social Justice Warriors
  • C
    Gladiators in Suits
  • D
    The Ones

Question 6

When Nigel followed Daphne to the garden and began to propose to her, he was hit in the face. Who hit him?

  • A
    Daphne herself
  • B
    Simon
  • C
    Anthony
  • D
    Benedict

Question 7

Scandal is a television series produced and created by Shonda Rhimes. It broadcast on ABC for seven seasons, from 2012 until 2018. What famous actress is the main protagonist in the series?

  • A
    Viola Davis
  • B
    Kerry Washington
  • C
    Regina King
  • D
    Angela Bassett

Question 8

Grey's Anatomy is the longest-running medical series on TV. However, do you know when the first season premiered?

  • A
    2005
  • B
    2010
  • C
    2011
  • D
    2015

Question 9

Lord Archibald Featherington is the patriarch of the Featherington family and father to Prudence, Philipa, and Penelope. How did he lose the family's money?

  • A
    He was addicted to gambling
  • B
    He was addicted to alcohol
  • C
    He was addicted to drugs
  • D
    He liked helping the poor

Question 10

Richard is a tenacious educator and administrator who really cares about his staff and institution as a whole. His personal life is entirely committed to his professional endeavors. Who is he currently married to?

  • A
    Adele Webber
  • B
    Grace Mercy
  • C
    Ellis Grey
  • D
    Catherine Fox

Question 11

Nicole Herman was one of the first women in the show to become a head of a department in the Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. Why did she give up her position?

  • A
    She had lung cancer
  • B
    She had a brain tumor
  • C
    She was in the infamous plane crash
  • D
    She was hit by a car

Question 12

Annalise has often been described as a genius, but even she had her own faults - one of them being alcohol addiction. What's her favorite drink?

  • A
    Whiskey
  • B
    Beer
  • C
    Vodka
  • D
    Cognac

Question 13

She used to be the First Lady of the United States. But now, she's not content with her life and has set her sights on the ultimate prize - becoming the first woman elected President of the United States. What's her name?

  • A
    Mellie Grant
  • B
    Portia Grant
  • C
    Liza Grant
  • D
    Kate Grant

Question 14

Olivia Pope aided Annalise with her class action case and was instrumental in getting it referred to the United States Supreme Court. But what other Shonda Rhimes show is she a part of?

  • A
    Grey's Anatomy
  • B
    Scandal
  • C
    Private Practice
  • D
    Bridgerton

Question 15

Diego Muรฑoz, also known as Huck, is a member of the Olivia Pope & Associates crisis management team. What was his previous profession?

  • A
    Waiter
  • B
    Minister of Defense
  • C
    CIA assassin
  • D
    Governor

Question 16

Bonnie Winterbottom is nice, compassionate and the ideal associate to Annalise, but she isn't without her faults. She constantly criticizes Frank for dating students but during the show, she forms a relationship with one of the Keating 5. What's his name?

  • A
    Asher
  • B
    Connor
  • C
    Wes
  • D
    Michaela

Question 17

Simon Basset is an enigmatic young candidate who has come to England to resolve his father's issues and has no intention of marrying. What's his position in the Bridgerton society?

  • A
    Prince of Prussia
  • B
    Duke of Clarence
  • C
    Duke of Hastings
  • D
    Duke of York

Question 18

Olivia Pope's father is Eli Pope, also known as Rowan. He was the commander of CIA's B613 division until he was ousted and replaced by Jake Ballard. What was his main goal during Season 2?

  • A
    Assassinate Fitz's son
  • B
    Destroy Olivia's business
  • C
    Become President
  • D
    Keep Olivia and Fitz apart

Question 19

Hannah Keating was one of the main antagonists in Season 1 of How to Get Away with Murder. How did Annalise describe Hannah's relationship with Sam?

  • A
    "Protective"
  • B
    "Sick"
  • C
    "Beautiful"
  • D
    "Weird"

Question 20

Jackson is an outspoken individual who often expresses his thoughts regardless of the repercussions. He is also bright, caring, and fiercely protective of those he loves. What was his previous position at the Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital?

  • A
    Head of Urology
  • B
    Attending Surgeon
  • C
    Head of Plastic Surgery
  • D
    Head of Surgery

Question 21

Arizona Robbins used to be the head of fetal surgery and a board member of the Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. However, she decided to give up her position and move to New York. Why?

  • A
    To be closer to her husband
  • B
    To be closer to her daughter
  • C
    She was offered a better position
  • D
    To take care of her mother

Question 22

Derek Shepherd was a well-known neurosurgeon, former Head of Neurosurgery, and Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital board member. How did he die?

  • A
    He had lung cancer
  • B
    In an airplane crash
  • C
    He was murdered
  • D
    He was hit by a truck

Question 23

Meredith Grey has a big mansion on Queen Anne Hill in Seattle that belonged to her grandmother. At first, Meredith intended to sell it but instead chose to find some roommates. What character resided the longest at her house?

  • A
    Alex
  • B
    Zola
  • C
    Izzie
  • D
    Derek

Question 24

Laurel Castillo is one of the most interesting characters in How to Get Away with Murder. She's modest, sensitive, and maintains a low profile. What's her son's name?

  • A
    Jonathan
  • B
    Christopher
  • C
    Andrew
  • D
    Matthew

Question 25

Sam Keating is the show's central adversary and a significant figure throughout the series. He was a psychology professor and Annalise Keating's spouse for nearly two decades until his death. Who killed him?

  • A
    Michaela
  • B
    Rebecca
  • C
    Wes
  • D
    Connor

Question 26

The Duke of Hastings was truly in love with Daphne like he has never been before. However, he didn't want to have any children. Why?

  • A
    To get revenge on his father
  • B
    To avenge his mother
  • C
    He was scared Daphne will die
  • D
    He simply didn't like children

Question 27

Colin Bridgerton is used to fooling his fellow friends with harmless quips, but a real spirit of adventure lies behind those eyes. What character is in love with him?

  • A
    Genevieve
  • B
    Cressida
  • C
    Penelope
  • D
    Marina

Question 28

There's no denying that Grey's Anatomy is legendary. How many shows can you name that have 17 seasons and almost all of them are brilliant? Do you remember how many characters from the original cast will remain on the show at the end of Season 16?

  • A
    10
  • B
    6
  • C
    3
  • D
    5

Question 29

Denny Duquette was a patient with heart problems who appeared to Meredith as a ghost-like apparition after his death. Whose love interest was he?

  • A
    Izzie's
  • B
    April's
  • C
    Cristina's
  • D
    Jo's

Question 30

Curtis Pryce is a recurring character in Scandal's seventh season who's played by Jay Hernandez. What's the name of his talk show?

  • A
    "The Pryce of Power"
  • B
    "This Hour Has 22 Minutes"
  • C
    "The Pryce Report"
  • D
    "I Love You, America"

Question 31

George O'Malley worked at the Seattle Grace Hospital as a surgical resident. Although he had a difficult start as an intern, he rapidly developed into a very proficient and brilliant surgeon. What was his nickname after his first surgery?

  • A
    James Bond
  • B
    007
  • C
    G-Thang
  • D
    Our Lord and Savior

Question 32

Considering Alex's family background, he is one of the most caring and sweet characters no matter how he acts in front of other people. What sport was he involved with in college?

  • A
    Soccer
  • B
    Frisbee
  • C
    Baseball
  • D
    Wrestling

Question 33

Harrison was known to be a talker - he could talk his way out of practically any situation. At the same time, he was a great flirt. That's why his death was so painful to watch. Who killed him?

  • A
    Rowan Pope
  • B
    Jake Ballard
  • C
    Maya Lewis
  • D
    Theodore Peus

Question 34

"The Fire at the Keating House" is an incident that occurred on How to Get Away with Murder. The occurrence happened on a Tuesday night. Who died?

  • A
    Frank
  • B
    Annalise
  • C
    Wes
  • D
    Laurel

Question 35

Cressida Cowper is an impolite debutante vying for the hearts of the most acceptable husbands. What actress portrays her?

  • A
    Jessica Madsen
  • B
    Kathryn Drysdale
  • C
    Florence Hunt
  • D
    Harriet Cains

Question 36

Derek and Meredith's relationship finally culminated with their marriage in the seventh season. But in what episode did Derek propose to Meredith?

  • A
    "White Wedding"
  • B
    "Now or Never"
  • C
    "Derek and Meredith"
  • D
    "Elevator Love Letter"

Question 37

David Rosen served as the United States Attorney General under President Fitz Grant. Because of what scandal did he lose his job?

  • A
    The Defiance Scandal
  • B
    The Supreme Court Justice Death
  • C
    The President's Attempted Assassination
  • D
    The Hostage Congressman

Question 38

Kim Muรฑoz is the wife of Diego (Huck) and the mother of Javi. She's a minor character who made her debut in the infamous episode "Seven Fifty-Two". What's her profession?

  • A
    Librarian
  • B
    Professor
  • C
    Cook
  • D
    Fashion Designer

Question 39

Bridgerton is an American historical drama TV series, produced by Shonda Rhimes for Netflix. When did the series premiere?

  • A
    2019
  • B
    2020
  • C
    2018
  • D
    2021

Question 40

Gabriel Maddox became a key character in How To Get Away with Murder. He is a Middleton University student with whom Frank had a special relationship. Whose son is he?

  • A
    Bonnie's
  • B
    Annalise's
  • C
    Sam's
  • D
    Frank's

Question 41

Shane Ross, a lively and enthusiastic boy, enjoyed his position as a resident surgeon in the Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. However, in Season 10 he leaves for Switzerland. Who does he take with him?

  • A
    Meredith
  • B
    Cristina
  • C
    April
  • D
    Stephanie

Question 42

Olivia Pope takes on the era's major controversies while attempting to conceal her role as a pivotal figure at the core of it all. What was her previous profession?

  • A
    Nanny
  • B
    Communications Director
  • C
    Social Media Manager
  • D
    CIA agent

Question 43

Annalise Keating is one of the series' central protagonists. She is an independent and self-assured lady. She seemed to have the ideal life and was a respected lawyer and criminal law lecturer. Where did she teach?

  • A
    Middleton University
  • B
    Vermont Law School
  • C
    University of Minnesota Law School
  • D
    Harvard Law School

Question 44

Sir George Crane's brother, Phillip Crane, went to England to see Marina Thompson. What did he tell her?

  • A
    Sir George has forgotten Marina
  • B
    Sir George is married to someone else
  • C
    Sir George is dead
  • D
    Sir George is in the hospital

Question 45

Nate Lahey is a well-respected detective from Philadelphia who works relentlessly to enforce the law. He was Annalise's lover for a while. But who was he married to?

  • A
    Bonnie
  • B
    Elsa
  • C
    Nia
  • D
    Olivia

Question 46

Oliver Hampton is an expert in all aspects of IT, from hacking to coding. He assists Annalise with her cases sometimes. What actor portrays him?

  • A
    Billy Brown
  • B
    Alfred Enoch
  • C
    Jack Falahee
  • D
    Conrad Ricamora

Question 47

Eloise is no ordinary debutante. She is smart, audacious, and defiant. Who does she suspect of being Lady Whistledown?

  • A
    Prudence Featherington
  • B
    Cressida Cowper
  • C
    Genevieve Delacroix
  • D
    Penelope Featherington

Question 48

Sir Henry Granville is a well-known artist within the London high society. He even painted portraits of Daphne and the Duke of Hastings. But Granville is in a secret relationship with a man. What's his name?

  • A
    Anthony Bridgerton
  • B
    Lord Wetherby
  • C
    Will Mondrich
  • D
    Benedict Bridgerton

Question 49

She's only a scrub nurse, but many call her a "Wonder Woman". In fact, she is a nurse in real life as well. What's her name in Grey's Anatomy?

  • A
    Helena
  • B
    Bokhee
  • C
    Ellis
  • D
    Jane

Question 50

Rebecca Sutter had a pivotal role in How to Get Away with Murder. She was Wes's girlfriend and a suspect in the murder of her best friend, Lila Stangard. Who killed her?

  • A
    Wes
  • B
    Michaela
  • C
    Bonnie
  • D
    Annalise

Question 51

Benedict is the Bridgerton family's second eldest child. He seems to despise the never-ending spectacular parties he is forced to attend each evening. What's his dream?

  • A
    To find the love of his life
  • B
    To become a famous painter
  • C
    To move out of London
  • D
    To become a famous writer

Question 52

Sofia is the daughter of Arizona, Callie, and Mark. How old would she be in 2021?

  • A
    11
  • B
    15
  • C
    12
  • D
    10

Question 53

Karen is a minor character who made her debut in the last part of the third season of Scandal. Her role was performed by two different actresses, Madeline Carroll and Mary Mouser. Whose child is she in the show?

  • A
    James's and Cyrus's
  • B
    Huck's and Quinn's
  • C
    The Grants'
  • D
    Abby's and Stephen's

Question 54

A strong believer in America's potential and the democratic process, Cyrus Beene will stop at nothing to safeguard the White House. What's the name of his late husband?

  • A
    Henry Davis
  • B
    Michael Ambruso
  • C
    Fenton Glackland
  • D
    James Novak

Question 55

Lady Danbury is a famous, caustic London duchess. She's both intimidating and lovely. What's her relation to Simon?

  • A
    She's Simon's aunt
  • B
    She's Simon's sister
  • C
    She's a friend of Simon's late mother
  • D
    She's Simon's mother

Question 56

Daphne Bridgerton is her family's fourth and oldest daughter. What does Lady Whistledown call her?

  • A
    "Just another debutante"
  • B
    "Diamond of the season"
  • C
    "Celestial beauty"
  • D
    "The Queen's favorite"

Question 57

Michaela Pratt is a pivotal character in How to Get Away with Murder. Michaela is more determined than anybody to please Annalise. Indeed, she wants to become her. Who is she engaged with at the beginning of the series?

  • A
    Aiden Walker
  • B
    Levi Wescott
  • C
    Caleb Hapstall
  • D
    Asher Millstone

Question 58

Emmet Crawford became quite an important character in Seasons 5 and 6. At which famous law firm was he a partner?

  • A
    Sterling & White
  • B
    Caplan and Gold
  • C
    Middleton Criminal Law Clinic
  • D
    Annalise Keating's Law Office

Question 59

Wes Gibbins was raised by a single mother who came from Haiti to the United States for a better life. But who was Wes's father?

  • A
    Edward Mahoney
  • B
    Wallace Mahoney
  • C
    Charles Mahoney
  • D
    Sam Keating

Question 60

In the episode "It's About Frank," the mystery behind Annalise's "killer" flyers takes an unexpected turn. Who put up those flyers?

  • A
    Caleb Hapstall
  • B
    Simon Drake
  • C
    Catherine Hapstall
  • D
    The Keating Five

Question 61

Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital is a Seattle-based hospital. It was founded in 2013 and it's one of the only hospitals owned and operated by doctors. Who founded the hospital?

  • A
    Maggy and Don
  • B
    Richard and Mirana
  • C
    Lexie Grey and Mark Sloan
  • D
    Callie and Jackson

Question 62

In Season 6, Annalise glances at herself in a public toilet mirror and we learn that she has run away to Mexico. What was her name while on the run?

  • A
    Bonnie Brooks
  • B
    Anna Mae
  • C
    Julia Brooks
  • D
    Justine Brooks

Question 63

Andrew Nichols was a long-standing friend of Fitz and served as the Lieutenant Governor under his presidency. He succeeded Fitz as Governor and was elected the 48th U.S. Vice President. Who replaced him?

  • A
    Sally Langston
  • B
    Cyrus Beene
  • C
    Susan Ross
  • D
    Luna Vargas

Question 64

Abby is an outspoken individual: whether it's criticizing her coworkers or their clients, she's not afraid to speak her mind. However, her past has forever scarred her. Who was she married to?

  • A
    Fitz Grant
  • B
    David Rosen
  • C
    Leo Bergen
  • D
    Charles Putney

Question 65

Addison Montgomery is a board-certified OB/GYN with a subspeciality in fetal surgery. Who is she married to in the current season of the show?

  • A
    Derek Shepherd
  • B
    Mark Sloan
  • C
    Alex Karev
  • D
    Jake Reilly

Question 66

Nigel is a pompous, inelegant, and uncomfortable suitor for anyone, let alone Daphne. What's his last name?

  • A
    Delacroix
  • B
    Berbrooke
  • C
    Danbury
  • D
    Featherington

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