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Turn your own notes into a general knowledge pub quiz PDF

Upload a PDF, slides or notes and get multiple-choice, true/false or open questions with explanations for your next round.

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Turning your notes into a trivia round

Pub quiz hosts often spend an evening hunting for a printable round that suits their crowd, and a ready-made general knowledge pub quiz PDF rarely covers the topics you actually want. DeckOwl takes a different route: upload your own PDF, notes or slides and it writes multiple-choice, true/false or open questions with explanations that you can export as a PDF on a paid plan.

Pick a source that covers each category you plan to ask about.
Check that each question has one clearly correct answer before printing.
Use the explanations to answer challenges quickly during the round.
Start free with no credit card, then upgrade only when you need exports.

Example general knowledge trivia questions with answers

What is the largest desert in the world by area?Antarctica, because a desert is defined by low precipitation rather than by heat.

What is the chemical symbol for tungsten?W, taken from its German name Wolfram.

Which river flows through the center of Baghdad?The Tigris, with the Euphrates running nearby to the west.

In what year did the Berlin Wall fall?1989, when border crossings opened in November.

How many players from one team are on the field in cricket?Eleven, the same number as a soccer team on the field.

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Questions from your material

Multiple-choice, true/false and open questions are written from the document you upload, not pulled from a generic bank.

Explanations for every answer

Each question comes with a short explanation, so the host can settle disputes at the bar without flipping through books.

PDF export on paid plans

Plus exports to PDF and DOCX, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for classroom platforms.

How it works

Upload your source

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or a photo of a page, and the text is read for you.

Generate the questions

Choose the question types you want and DeckOwl writes them with answers and explanations.

Export and run the round

Download a PDF on Plus or Pro, or run the round in the browser on the free plan.

Good trivia rounds mix categories and difficulty levels, so start with a source that covers the areas you plan to ask about, such as a history handout, a geography booklet or a list of science facts. The free plan gives you 3 generations a month and browser study, while Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month adds unlimited generations and PDF export.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions make a good general knowledge pub quiz round?

Many hosts aim for around 10 to 15 questions per category so the round fits the evening. Mixing easy and harder items keeps teams engaged across the whole night.

How do I write trivia questions with one clear answer?

Ask about a single fact, avoid words like often or usually that invite debate, and check that each wrong option is clearly wrong. Reading each question aloud once before printing catches most ambiguity.

Can I export the quiz to PDF?

Yes, PDF export is included with the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan lets you study the questions in the browser but does not include exports.

Is there a way to try it before paying?

Yes, no credit card is needed to start and the free plan includes 3 generations a month. Students with a school email get 40% off paid plans.

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