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Turn your notes into an MCQ test with explanations

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages. DeckOwl writes multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions, each with an explanation.

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Writing an MCQ test from your own course material

Writing a fair multiple-choice test from a 40-slide deck takes hours, and a good MCQ test generator starts from the material you already have.

  • Questions are drawn from the pages you upload, not generic filler.
  • Each answer includes an explanation you can show to students.
  • Multiple choice, true/false and short-answer formats are available.
  • Exports are paid: PDF and DOCX with Plus, QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML with Pro.
Example French Revolution quiz questions
In what year did the storming of the Bastille take place?1789. The Bastille symbolized royal authority, so its fall on 14 July became the revolution's first major popular victory.
True or false: Louis XVI summoned the Estates-General in 1789 to address the crown's debt crisis.True. He called it to raise new taxes, and the dispute over voting rules led the Third Estate to form the National Assembly.
Which document, adopted by the National Assembly in August 1789, proclaimed equal rights and popular sovereignty?The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen. It set out principles of liberty, equality and national sovereignty that shaped later constitutions.
What was the main purpose of the Reign of Terror (1793–1794) under the Committee of Public Safety?To suppress internal opposition and counter threats to the republic. Many people were executed as suspected enemies of the revolution.
Why did the French government face a severe financial crisis before 1789?Costly wars, including support for the American Revolution, and an unfair tax system left the treasury nearly bankrupt.
Generate the full set

Multiple choice, true/false and short answer

Pick the question format that fits the lesson. Each question comes with an explanation of why the answer is correct.

Built from your own material

Works from PDFs, PPTX slides, DOCX files, plain notes and photos of pages read with text recognition.

Export when you need it

The free plan studies in the browser. Plus adds PDF and DOCX export. Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for your learning system.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, slides, a Word file, notes or a photo of a page.

Choose the question types

Select multiple choice, true/false or short answer, and how many questions you want.

Review and take the test

Check each question and its explanation, then study in the browser or export it.

Each generated question needs a correct answer, plausible wrong options and an explanation. DeckOwl drafts all three from your upload, so you can check the wording and remove anything that does not match your lecture.

Start on the free plan with 3 generations a month and no credit card. Plus, at $99.90/year or $9.99/month, removes the limit and adds PDF and DOCX export.

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Frequently asked questions

How long should a multiple-choice test be?

Shorter quizzes that cover one lecture at a time are easier to review and to repeat. Longer tests work better once students have already studied the material in smaller chunks.

How do I write good wrong options for multiple-choice questions?

Make each wrong option a plausible mistake a student might really make, such as a common misconception or a near-miss term. Avoid options like all of the above, and keep all choices similar in length.

Can I export a generated test?

Exports are paid features. PDF and DOCX export come with Plus, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export come with Pro.

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 credit card.

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