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Upload a PDF, slides or notes and get multiple-choice questions with an explanation for every answer. Start on the free plan in your browser, with no credit card needed.

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Why a free multiple-choice quiz maker helps before a test

Most people who search for a free online multiple choice quiz maker want to turn a stack of notes into questions they can actually answer. DeckOwl reads the PDF, slides or notes you give it and writes multiple-choice questions with an explanation for each answer, so the quiz comes from your own material instead of a generic template.

  • Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages
  • Choose multiple choice, true/false or short answer questions
  • Read an explanation for every answer
  • Free plan: 3 generations a month, studying in the browser
Example intro psychology multiple-choice questions
Which memory store holds information for only about 15 to 30 seconds without rehearsal? A) Sensory memory B) Short-term memory C) Long-term memory D) Working memoryB) Short-term memory. Information fades within roughly 15 to 30 seconds unless you rehearse it.
Which researcher is associated with the classic experiments on obedience to authority? A) Stanley Milgram B) Jean Piaget C) Ivan Pavlov D) B.F. SkinnerA) Stanley Milgram. His 1960s experiments measured how far participants would go when an authority figure told them to administer shocks.
True or false: classical conditioning requires the learner to perform a voluntary behavior first.False. Classical conditioning pairs a neutral stimulus with one that already triggers a reflex, while operant conditioning relies on voluntary behavior and its consequences.
Which brain structure is most closely linked to forming new long-term declarative memories? A) Hippocampus B) Cerebellum C) Medulla D) ThalamusA) Hippocampus. It plays a central role in forming new explicit memories, which is why damage there disrupts new learning.
What does the placebo effect demonstrate? A) A drug works only if the patient knows it is real B) Expectations can produce a measurable change without an active treatment C) Blind studies are unnecessary D) Dosage has no effectB) Expectations can produce measurable change without an active treatment, which is why controlled trials use placebos and blinding.
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Multiple-choice from your material

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages and get multiple-choice, true/false or short answer questions.

Explanations for every answer

Each question comes with an explanation, so a wrong answer teaches you why the right one is correct.

Free to start

The free plan includes 3 generations a month and studying in the browser. No credit card is needed to begin.

How it works

Add your material

Upload a PDF, slides, a DOCX file or photos of pages.

Generate the quiz

Choose multiple choice, true/false or short answer, and DeckOwl writes the questions for you.

Take the quiz

Work through the questions in your browser and read the explanations as you go.

Multiple-choice questions work best when the wrong options are plausible. Read the explanation after each answer, especially the ones you missed, and retake the quiz a few days later to see what stuck.

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Frequently asked questions

How many multiple-choice questions should a quiz have for one study session?

Ten to twenty questions is a practical range for one sitting, since you can finish it and review the explanations. Cover one chapter or topic per quiz so the feedback stays focused.

How do I write good wrong answers for multiple-choice questions?

Make each distractor a mistake a student could plausibly make, such as a related term or a common misconception. Avoid giveaways like all of the above or an option that is much longer than the others.

Can I export my quiz on the free plan?

No. The free plan lets you study in the browser, while exports such as PDF, DOCX and Anki are part of the Plus plan. Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export.

Does DeckOwl cost anything to start?

You can start on the free plan with 3 generations a month and no credit card. Plus costs $39 a year or $7.99 a month, and students get 40% off with a school email.

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