Question 1

True or false: Sufjan Stevens has a degree in creative writing from The New School.

Accepted Answer

True. Sufjan Stevens earned an MFA in creative writing from The New School after studying at Hope College.

Question 2

True or false: Sufjan Stevens was born in Detroit, Michigan.

Accepted Answer

True. Sufjan Stevens was born on July 1, 1975 in Detroit, Michigan.

Question 3

True or false: Sufjan Stevens has released a full album for every U.S. state.

Accepted Answer

False. He only completed 'Michigan' and 'Illinois' before abandoning the 50-states project.

Question 4

True or false: Sufjan Stevens once released an album of Christmas songs spanning five volumes.

Accepted Answer

True. His 'Songs for Christmas' box set includes five EPs with over 40 original and traditional holiday tracks.

Question 5

True or false: Sufjan Stevens wrote the song 'Mystery of Love' for the film 'Call Me by Your Name'.

Accepted Answer

True. He wrote it for the 2017 film, earning an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song.

Question 6

True or false: Sufjan Stevens played over 20 different instruments on his album 'Illinois'.

Accepted Answer

True. He recorded most parts himself, including banjo, oboe, and glockenspiel, showcasing his multi-instrumentalism.

Question 7

True or false: Sufjan Stevens collaborated with the rapper Kanye West on the track 'I Wonder'.

Accepted Answer

False. Kanye West's 'I Wonder' samples Labi Siffre's 'My Song' without any involvement from Sufjan Stevens, who has never collaborated with West.

Question 8

True or false: Sufjan Stevens’ song 'Casimir Pulaski Day' is about a fictional character.

Accepted Answer

False. It's a true story about a childhood friend who died of bone cancer, named after the real holiday.

Sufjan Stevens Trivia Questions