Turn any notes into a general knowledge icebreaker quiz
Ready-made lists are fine, but a quiz built from your own material fits your group better. Upload a PDF, slides, or notes and get multiple-choice, true/false, or short-answer questions with explanations.
Why build your own icebreaker quiz
Ready-made icebreaker lists are handy, but they rarely match your group's interests or the topics you're covering. Instead of hunting for a printable set, you can build an icebreaker general knowledge quiz from your own slides or notes, with an answer and explanation for each question.
- Upload slides or notes on a topic your group shares, such as a course, club, or team.
- Choose multiple choice, true/false, or short-answer formats for variety.
- Use each explanation as a discussion starter after the answer is revealed.
- Study the set in the browser on the free plan, or export it on a paid plan.
Built from your material
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or a photo of a page, and questions are drafted from what you provide.
Three question formats
Mix multiple choice, true/false, and short-answer questions so the round stays varied and lively.
Explanations for every answer
Each question comes with a short explanation, giving the group something to talk about after the reveal.
How it works
Upload your source
Add slides, notes, or a document on the topic your group already shares, such as a course, club, or team.
Choose your formats
Pick multiple choice, true/false, or short answer, then generate a set of questions with answers.
Run the round
Study the set in the browser on the free plan, or export it on a paid plan to use elsewhere.
Keep the questions light: one clear answer, a fact most people can reason toward, and a short explanation so the reveal sparks conversation. DeckOwl drafts multiple-choice, true/false, or short-answer questions from whatever you upload, and you decide which ones to use.
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions should an icebreaker general knowledge quiz have?
Most groups enjoy 8 to 12 questions, which fits in about 15 minutes with time for discussion. Shorter rounds keep energy up when people are still getting to know each other.
What makes a good general knowledge icebreaker question?
Pick facts with one clear answer, cover a mix of topics, and avoid anything that singles out someone's background. A short explanation after each answer gives people something to discuss.
Can I export my icebreaker quiz?
Exports are paid features: PDF and DOCX come with Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML come with Pro at $14.99/month. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser.
Do I need a credit card to start?
No, you can start on the free plan without a credit card. Students can also get 40% off with a school email.
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