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Turn your own notes into pub quiz questions with AI

Practice with classic general knowledge questions, then generate a quiz from the material you actually need to learn. Start free with no credit card.

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Why generate your own pub quiz questions

Printable lists of most common pub quiz questions are easy to find, but they rarely match the categories your quiz night will use. Most rounds lean on capital cities, basic science, famous books and sport, and the same facts keep coming back. DeckOwl turns your own notes or slides into questions with explanations, so you practise the material you need.

Questions are built from your own study material, not a generic list.
Each answer comes with an explanation you can read straight away.
Multiple-choice, true/false and open formats help you test recall in different ways.
Free plan includes 3 generations per month with no credit card needed to start.

Example general knowledge trivia questions

What is the largest planet in our solar system?Jupiter. It has more mass than all the other planets combined.

Which element has the chemical symbol Au?Gold. The symbol comes from the Latin word aurum.

How many players from one team are on the field in a standard soccer match?Eleven, including the goalkeeper.

What is the capital of Australia?Canberra. It was chosen as a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne.

Which is the largest ocean on Earth?The Pacific Ocean. It covers more area than all of Earth's land combined.

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Questions from your material

Upload a PDF, slides or notes and get multiple-choice, true/false or open questions.

Explanations on every answer

Each question includes a short explanation, so a wrong answer teaches you the right one.

Export when you need it

PDF and DOCX export come with Plus. QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export come with Pro.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, DOCX, slide deck, text file or a photo of a page.

Choose a question type

Pick multiple-choice, true/false or open questions, or mix them.

Study in the browser

Answer the questions, read the explanations and review what you missed.

Practice works best when you pull answers from memory instead of rereading them. Mix multiple-choice, true/false and open questions, then return to the ones you missed a few days later.

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Make multiple choice trivia questions with explanations from your own notes or slides.

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Frequently asked questions

Which topics come up most often in pub quizzes?

General knowledge rounds usually cover geography, history, science, music, film and sport. Capital cities, basic chemistry and well-known authors appear often enough to be worth reviewing.

How should I study for a general knowledge pub quiz?

Practise recalling answers without looking at them first, and cover several categories rather than one. Reviewing the questions you miss over several days works better than one long cram session.

Can I export the questions I generate?

The free plan lets you study in the browser without exports. PDF and DOCX export are included with Plus, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are included with Pro.

Is there a free plan?

Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and needs no credit card to start. Students with a school email get 40% off paid plans.

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