Turn this week's NYT history coverage into a quiz
Upload an article PDF, paste your notes, or photograph a page, and get multiple-choice, true/false, or short answer questions with explanations.
Making a history quiz from this week's NYT reading
Reading a week of news history stories is easy to forget by Friday. Turning those articles into a history quiz gives you questions to test yourself on while the names, dates, and causes are still fresh.
- Upload a saved article PDF or paste the passage you want to study.
- Choose multiple-choice, true/false, or short answer questions.
- Check each explanation to see the cause and context behind the answer.
- Return to questions you missed before the next week's stories arrive.
Multiple-choice and true/false
Mix question types so you practice recognizing facts and judging claims in the same session.
Explanations for every answer
Each question comes with a short explanation, so a wrong answer teaches you why the right one is correct.
Flashcards and mind maps too
Turn the same article into spaced repetition flashcards or a mind map of its main events and causes.
How it works
Add your material
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, or text file, or photograph a printed page.
Generate the quiz
DeckOwl writes questions with answers and explanations based only on the text you provided.
Study and review
Answer in the browser, check the explanations, and return to missed questions.
DeckOwl works from material you already have access to, such as a saved article PDF, a copied passage, or a photo of a printed page. The quiz is built from that text, so every question traces back to what you actually read.
Free accounts can generate three quizzes a month and study them in the browser. A Plus plan adds unlimited generations and PDF or DOCX export, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export.
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions should a history quiz have for one article?
Ten to fifteen questions usually cover the main people, dates, and causes in a long article. Shorter pieces may need only five or six good questions.
What makes a good history quiz question?
A good question asks about one specific fact, such as who acted, when it happened, or why it mattered. Avoid questions where two answers are equally correct.
Can I export my history quiz?
Yes, PDF and DOCX export are included on the Plus plan. QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are available on Pro.
Do I need a credit card to try it?
No. The free plan gives you three generations per month and browser study with no card required.
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