Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

False. He was actually born in Detroit, Michigan—so this statement is true, making the false version: he was born in Oregon.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

False. He studied at Hope College and The New School, but his degree is in creative writing—actually true; the false version: he studied engineering.

Question 3

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 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 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 6

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.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

False. He collaborated with Kanye West on 'Only One' and 'Impossible', not 'I Wonder'.

Question 8

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.

Sufjan Stevens Trivia Questions