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Upload your notes, slides or a PDF and DeckOwl writes multiple-choice, true/false or open questions with answers and explanations, ready to print.

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Why build your own printable quiz

A pub quiz runs smoothly when the question sheet is ready before the first round, and a ready-made printable pub quiz questions and answers file rarely matches the crowd or the topics you want. Generating a set from your own material lets you pick the subjects, the difficulty and the wording.

  • Write questions around a single fact so the answer is clear to everyone.
  • Mix easy and harder questions so every team has a chance in each round.
  • Check that each answer key line matches the question on the printed sheet.
  • Save the set as a file so you can reuse it for the next quiz night.
Example general knowledge trivia answers for a pub quiz
Which planet has the most confirmed moons in the solar system?Saturn. It has more confirmed moons than any other planet, most of them small icy bodies.
What is the capital city of Australia?Canberra. It was chosen as a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne and built as a purpose-designed capital.
Which chemical element has the symbol W?Tungsten. The symbol comes from its German name, Wolfram, which is why it does not match the English name.
Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?Michelangelo. He painted it between 1508 and 1512 on commission from Pope Julius II.
How many bones does a typical adult human skeleton have?206. Babies are born with more, and many of those bones fuse together as the body grows.
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Built from your material

Questions come from the trivia facts in your own notes or slides, so the sheet matches the topics you actually want to cover.

Three question styles

Choose multiple choice, true/false or open questions, or mix them in one set for a varied round.

Answers and explanations

Every question includes a correct answer and a short explanation, so the host can settle disputes quickly.

How it works

Upload your source

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or a photo of a page. Photos are read with text recognition.

Pick the question type

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

Print or export

Study and review in the browser on the free plan. PDF and DOCX export are available on Plus.

Start with a source document such as a list of facts, a slideshow of themes or a set of notes on history, geography or science. DeckOwl turns it into questions with answers and explanations, so you can check each one before it goes on the printed sheet.

Once the set looks right, edit anything that feels off and print it for the night. Keep a copy of the answer key separate from the question sheet so the host can mark rounds without giving answers away.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a pub quiz round have?

Most rounds work well with 8 to 12 questions, which fits in about 15 to 20 minutes of writing time. Shorter rounds keep the energy up when the quiz runs for several hours.

What makes a good general knowledge trivia question?

A good question has one clear, checkable answer and avoids trick wording. Pair each question with a short explanation so the host can justify the answer if a team challenges it.

Can I print the quiz questions and answers?

Yes, but printing as PDF or DOCX requires the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export for learning platforms.

Is there a free plan to try it first?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and no credit card is needed to start. Students can get 40% off with a school email.

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