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Turn any material into a general knowledge quiz with answers

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Why build a general knowledge quiz from your own reading

Most general knowledge quizzes are written from scratch by someone who has to find reliable facts, phrase each question and check every answer. DeckOwl skips that work by building a general knowledge quiz generator with answers from the reading you already have, whether that is a textbook chapter, lecture slides or your own notes.

Multiple choice, true/false and open questions in one generation
An explanation for every answer, not just the letter
Study in the browser on the free plan
Export to PDF or DOCX on Plus, or QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML on Pro

Example general knowledge quiz questions with answers

What is the capital of Australia?Canberra. It was chosen as a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne, the two largest rival cities at the time.

Which gas makes up most of Earth's atmosphere?Nitrogen, at about 78 percent. Oxygen is the second most common gas, at roughly 21 percent.

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

What is the chemical symbol for gold?Au. The symbol comes from the Latin word aurum, meaning gold.

In which year did World War II end?1945. Germany surrendered in May, and Japan surrendered in September after the atomic bombings and Soviet entry into the war.

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Answers and explanations

Every question comes with the correct answer and one sentence on why it is right, so you learn the reasoning as well as the fact.

Three question types

Choose multiple choice, true/false or open questions, or mix them in one quiz to test recall in different ways.

Built from your sources

Questions come from the material you upload, including PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text and photos of pages.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or a photo of a page. Text in photos is read with text recognition.

Pick question types

Select multiple choice, true/false or open questions and generate the quiz in one step.

Check answers and practice

Work through the quiz in your browser, read each explanation, and repeat the questions you missed.

DeckOwl does not include a library of ready-made trivia sheets to print. What it gives you is a quiz tailored to your sources, so the questions match what you are actually learning and each answer comes with a short explanation.

Free accounts get 3 generations a month and can study in the browser. Plus adds unlimited generations and PDF or DOCX export for printing or sharing, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export for learning management systems.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I study general knowledge facts so they stick?

Answer each question from memory before you check the answer, then review the explanation for anything you missed. Repeat missed questions over several days rather than cramming them in one sitting.

How many questions should a general knowledge quiz have?

Ten to twenty questions is a practical range for a single sitting and gives enough variety to spot gaps. Shorter quizzes work well for daily review, and longer ones suit a full study session.

Can I export the quiz with answers?

Yes, on paid plans. Plus exports to PDF and DOCX, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for learning management systems.

Do I need a credit card to try it?

No. You can start on the free plan with 3 generations a month and study in the browser without adding a payment method.

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