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Upload a PDF, slides, DOCX or notes and DeckOwl writes multiple-choice, true/false and short answer questions with explanations.

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Turning a PDF into practice questions

Writing practice questions by hand from a 40-page chapter can take an evening, and most of that time goes into rereading material you already know. Using AI to do the first draft lets you spend your time answering questions. To learn how to make a quiz from a PDF, start with the document you already have and let the tool write the questions from its text.

Accepts PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes and photos of pages
Creates multiple-choice, true/false and short answer questions
Adds an explanation to every question
Free plan includes 3 generations per month, with exports on paid plans

Example Macbeth quiz questions

Which characters speak the line 'Fair is foul, and foul is fair' in Act 1 Scene 1?The Witches. Their opening line sets up the play's theme of appearance versus reality, which Macbeth struggles with throughout.

In Act 1 Scene 5, what does Macbeth write to his wife about the witches' prophecy?He describes the prophecy and her future as queen. Lady Macbeth reads the letter and immediately starts planning how Duncan can be killed.

True or false: Macbeth kills Duncan while Duncan is asleep in Act 2 Scene 2.True. Killing a sleeping guest who trusts his host is a serious violation of hospitality, which makes the act especially disturbing to the audience.

What happens to Banquo's ghost at the feast in Act 3 Scene 4?It sits in Macbeth's chair. Macbeth's reaction exposes his guilt in front of the thanes and shows he is losing control.

Why does Lady Macbeth say 'Out, damned spot' in Act 5 Scene 1?She is sleepwalking and trying to wash imagined blood from her hands. Her guilt has broken her mind, showing the cost of the murder she pushed for.

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Works with your material

Upload PDFs, DOCX files, PPTX slides, plain text notes or photos of pages. Text in images is read with text recognition.

Explanations for every answer

Each question comes with an explanation, so wrong answers become a lesson instead of just a red mark.

Study in the browser

Take the quiz right after it is generated. Free accounts can study in the browser without a credit card.

How it works

Upload your PDF

Add a chapter, lecture slides or your own notes. Nothing needs to be reformatted first.

Choose question types

Pick multiple-choice, true/false or short answer, or mix them in one quiz.

Take the quiz and review

Answer the questions, read the explanations and retake the ones you missed.

The quality of the quiz depends on the source. Clear headings, complete sentences and a single topic per file give the best results. If your PDF covers several units, split it into sections so each quiz stays focused and the questions do not drift between topics.

Generated questions are a starting point, not a final exam. Read through them once, check any question that seems off against your source, and use the explanations to see why each answer is correct.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a quiz from a PDF have?

Most study quizzes work well at 10 to 20 questions, which covers a chapter without overwhelming one session. For a long text like Macbeth, split the PDF by act and make a separate quiz for each.

How should I study Macbeth with a quiz?

Take the quiz closed-book first, then reread the explanation for every question you missed before moving on. Retaking those questions a day later makes the material easier to remember.

Can I export the quiz?

The free plan lets you take quizzes in the browser but not export them. Plus exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML.

Do I need a credit card to start?

No. You can start on the free plan with 3 generations per month and no credit card. Students get 40% off with a school email.

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