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Kahoot-style practice questions built from your own material, studied at your own pace. Upload PDFs, slides, DOCX files, text or photos of pages and get multiple-choice, true/false or short answer questions with explanations. Start free with 3 generations a month and no credit card.

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Why a self-made quiz beats rereading your notes

If you want a free online quiz maker that gives Kahoot-style practice without a live game, the most useful source is your own reading. Testing yourself on what you actually have to learn forces recall, which rereading does not.

Questions are based on the files you upload, not a generic question bank.
Each answer comes with an explanation, so wrong answers teach something.
Multiple choice, true/false and short answer formats are all available.
The free plan includes 3 generations per month with no credit card to start.

Example Roman Empire quiz questions

Which man became the first Roman emperor in 27 BCE?Augustus (born Octavian). He is traditionally counted as the first emperor because he held power as princeps while keeping the Republic's institutions in place.

In what year did the Western Roman Empire fall, by convention?476 CE, when Odoacer deposed Romulus Augustulus. Historians use this date because it is the conventional end of the Western imperial line.

True or false: the Eastern Roman Empire is commonly called the Byzantine Empire.True. Historians use the term Byzantine for the eastern state after the 5th century, although its people called themselves Romans.

What was the Pax Romana?A long period of relative peace and stability in the early empire, roughly 27 BCE to 180 CE. It supported trade and road building across the provinces.

What did the Edict of Milan (313 CE) establish?Religious tolerance for Christians, ending official persecution. It was issued by Constantine and Licinius, which made Christianity legal across the empire.

Generate the full set

Multiple choice, true/false and short answer

Questions come from your material, and each one includes an explanation for the correct answer.

Practice in the browser

The free plan lets you study quizzes online with 3 generations a month.

Exports when you need them

Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for schools.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain notes or a photo of a page.

Choose question types

Pick multiple choice, true/false or short answer questions for your quiz.

Study and retake

Answer in your browser, read the explanations and generate a fresh set whenever you need one.

DeckOwl reads your files, writes questions with the correct answer and an explanation, and lets you retake the quiz until the material sticks. The free plan covers studying in the browser, while exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV are part of the paid plans.

A quiz from your own material also shows gaps quickly. If you miss the same question twice, that topic needs another pass before the exam.

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Frequently asked questions

How many practice questions should I make for a history exam?

Start with 10 to 20 questions for one chapter or topic, then add more once you can answer most of them. Shorter quizzes repeated over several days usually work better than one long session.

How do I know if a quiz question is testing real understanding?

A good question asks you to apply or explain an idea, not just repeat a phrase from the text. If you can answer it correctly without the notes, you have likely learned the idea.

Is DeckOwl free to use?

Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. Plus at $39 per year or $7.99 per month removes the generation limit and adds exports.

Can I export a quiz to PDF or Moodle?

PDF and DOCX export are on the Plus plan, while QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are on the Pro plan at $14.99 per month. Students with a school email get 40 percent off.

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