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Turn any set of notes into a general knowledge quiz with AI

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Build your quiz from material you already have

Ready-made trivia rarely covers the exact facts your class or exam will test. DeckOwl creates a general knowledge quiz from the material you upload, so the questions match what you actually need to learn.

Generate questions from PDFs, slides, DOCX files, notes or photos of pages
Choose multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer questions
Read a short explanation for every answer
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Example general knowledge quiz questions

Which planet is known as the Red Planet?Mars. Iron oxide, or rust, on its surface gives it the reddish color.

What is the capital of Australia?Canberra. It was chosen as a compromise between rivals Sydney and Melbourne.

True or false: lightning can strike the same place more than once.True. Tall structures such as the Empire State Building are struck many times in a year.

Which gas makes up the largest share of Earth's atmosphere?Nitrogen, at about 78 percent. Oxygen makes up about 21 percent.

Who wrote the novel Pride and Prejudice?Jane Austen. It was first published in 1813.

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Three question types

Multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions, each with an explanation of the correct answer.

Works from your files

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or a photo of a page. Photos are read with text recognition.

Spaced repetition

Missed questions come back at intervals so the facts stick instead of fading after one session.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, slides, a Word file, pasted notes or a photo of a page.

Choose the question types

Pick multiple-choice, true/false, short-answer or a mix, then generate the quiz.

Study and review

Answer in the browser, read the explanations and let the spaced repetition schedule bring back the ones you missed.

Each question comes with an explanation of the correct answer, which helps when you miss one and need to know why. You can study the quiz in the browser on the free plan, and paid plans add exports for other tools.

Because the quiz is built from your own notes, you can keep reviewing the same topics week after week as your coursework or reading list changes.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a general knowledge quiz have for one study session?

Ten to fifteen questions is a practical range for one session. Shorter sets make it easier to review the explanations for every miss.

How do I study general knowledge facts so I remember them?

Test yourself before you check the answer, and review missed questions the next day. Spacing your practice over several days works better than cramming one long session.

Can I export my quiz?

Exports are paid features. Plus includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export. The free plan lets you study in the browser.

Do I need a credit card to start?

No. You can start on the free plan without a credit card, and students get 40% off paid plans with a school email.

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