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How a reading quiz helps you retain what you read

Reading assignments pile up fast, and skimming a chapter the night before rarely sticks. A reading quiz built from your own notes makes you retrieve the material, which is how recall gets stronger.

Test main ideas, not just isolated facts
Mix multiple choice with open questions to check recall
Read the explanation after every miss before moving on
Re-run the quiz on the same notes a few days later

Example reading comprehension questions

What is the main idea of a passage?The central point the author develops across the whole text, not a single detail. Supporting details explain it.

What is the difference between an inference and a summary?An inference is a conclusion drawn from clues the author does not state directly. A summary restates what the text says.

What do the letters in SQ3R stand for?Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review. Each step builds recall of the material before and after reading.

What is an author's purpose in a text?Usually to inform, persuade, entertain, or explain. Identifying it helps you judge which details matter most.

What is a topic sentence?The sentence that states a paragraph's main point, usually first. The remaining sentences support it.

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Questions on main ideas and inferences

Generated questions cover what the passage says and what it implies, not only isolated facts.

Multiple choice, true/false, and open questions

Pick the format that fits your practice, or mix them to test recall more thoroughly.

Explanations for every answer

Each question shows why the correct answer is right, so missed items become study targets.

How it works

Upload your reading material

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

Choose question types

Select multiple choice, true/false, or open questions and set how many you want.

Answer and review

Take the quiz in your browser, then read the explanations for anything you missed.

Good reading questions go beyond vocabulary. Ask about the author's main point, what a passage implies without stating, and how one section supports another. Mixing those question types shows where your understanding is thin.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should I make from one reading assignment?

Around 10 to 20 questions works well for a typical chapter, covering main ideas, key terms, and at least a few inferences. Longer or denser material can justify more.

Which kinds of questions help most when studying reading?

Main-idea and inference questions build comprehension better than true/false alone. Short open questions force you to explain the text in your own words, which tests recall more directly.

Can I export the quiz?

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