Sam Shepard Quiz: Only True Fans Know The Man & His Mastery

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    In which year was he born?

    • 1943
    • 1944
    • 1945
    • 1946
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About This Quiz

You're watching The Right Stuff, and someone casually says, “Wasn’t that guy a writer, too? ” You pause. Because Sam Shepard wasn’t just a writer—he was one of America’s greatest. But how well do you really know him?

This Sam Shepard quiz isn’t just about naming his movies. It dives into the deep stuff—Pulitzer-winning plays, offbeat roles, collaborations with Bob Dylan, and that unmistakable voice in American theatre. Whether you first discovered him as Chuck Yeager, or fell in love with his words in Buried Child or True West, this quiz is your chance to prove it.

We’ve crafted each question to test your cultural recall, literary insight, and eye for nuanced brilliance. It’s part fan tribute, part intellectual challenge—and all about celebrating a man who redefined the modern American storyteller. Disclaimer: This quiz won’t land you a part in his next play (sadly, we wish), but it might remind you why Shepard remains essential. Take it—before someone says he’s just “that guy from Black Hawk Down. ”

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  • 2. 

    He received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1979 for which play?

    • Lost Child

    • Lost One

    • Buried Child

    • Buried One

    Correct Answer
    A. Buried Child
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Buried Child." The recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1979 was awarded for their play titled "Buried Child."

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  • 3. 

    In which American state was he born?

    • Illinois

    • Chicago

    • Massachusetts

    • Indianapolis

    Correct Answer
    A. Illinois
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Illinois because it is the only American state listed among the options.

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  • 4. 

    Which of the following is not one of his works? 

    • True West

    • The Jurist

    • Fool for Love

    • A Lie of the Mind

    Correct Answer
    A. The Jurist
    Explanation
    The Jurist is not one of the works of the person in question. The other options, True West, Fool for Love, and A Lie of the Mind, are all known works of this individual.

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  • 5. 

    Which of these theatres did he work with?

    • Genesis Theatre

    • Midtown Theatre

    • Magic Theatre

    • Asgard Theatre

    Correct Answer
    A. Magic Theatre
    Explanation
    The person in question worked with the Magic Theatre.

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  • 6. 

    When did he begin his acting career?

    • 1978

    • 1979

    • 1980

    • 1981

    Correct Answer
    A. 1978
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1978. This implies that the person in question began their acting career in the year 1978.

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  • 7. 

    In which year did he die?

    • 2014

    • 2015

    • 2016

    • 2017

    Correct Answer
    A. 2017
    Explanation
    The person in question died in the year 2017.

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  • 8. 

    Which character did he portray in ‘The Right Stuff’?

    • Chuck Norris

    • Chuck Office

    • Chuck Yeager

    • Chuck Mega

    Correct Answer
    A. Chuck Yeager
    Explanation
    In the movie 'The Right Stuff', the character portrayed by the actor was Chuck Yeager.

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  • 9. 

    Which of these is Shepard’s science-fiction play?

    • The Unheard Voice

    • The unseen Hand

    • The Tour

    • The Man

    Correct Answer
    A. The unseen Hand
    Explanation
    "The unseen Hand" is Shepard's science-fiction play because it is the only option among the given choices that falls under the genre of science fiction. The other options do not indicate any connection to science fiction themes or elements. Shepard is known for his exploration of unconventional and experimental themes in his plays, and "The unseen Hand" aligns with this style by incorporating science fiction elements into its narrative.

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    Which was his first movie?

    • The Finale

    • Last Days on Earth

    • Days of Heaven

    • Hotel Disaster

    Correct Answer
    A. Days of Heaven
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Days of Heaven." This implies that the movie "Days of Heaven" was the first movie of the person being referred to.

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