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Upload a PDF, slide deck, text file or photo of a page and get multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer questions with explanations. It runs in your browser, so there is nothing to install.

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Why a custom quiz beats a pre-made download

If you need a quiz tonight, a free quiz maker that works from your own material saves more time than downloading a generic question bank. Pre-made quizzes often cover a different textbook or edition, so you end up studying content your instructor never mentioned.

Generate quizzes from PDFs, slides, DOCX files, notes or photos of pages
Multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions with explanations
Study in the browser on the free plan with no installation
Paid plans add PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, and Pro adds QTI and Moodle XML

Example intro biology quiz questions

Which organelle produces most of a cell's ATP?Mitochondria. They carry out cellular respiration, which converts glucose and oxygen into ATP.

True or false: plant cell walls are made mainly of cellulose.True. Cellulose gives plant cells rigid support, while animal cells have no cell wall.

What is the main job of a ribosome?Protein synthesis. Ribosomes read mRNA and link amino acids into polypeptide chains.

Why do small molecules like water cross a cell membrane more readily than large or charged ones?The phospholipid bilayer has a hydrophobic core that blocks most large or charged molecules, while small uncharged ones can slip through.

What does the nucleus store?DNA. It holds the genetic instructions for the cell and is enclosed by a double membrane called the nuclear envelope.

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Built from your material

Quizzes come from the PDFs, slides, notes or photographed pages you upload, so the questions match what your class actually covers.

Explanations for every answer

Each question includes an explanation, so wrong answers become a chance to learn the reason rather than just a red mark.

Browser-based studying

Take quizzes directly in the browser on the free plan. Paid plans add exports to PDF, DOCX and Anki, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML.

How it works

Upload your source

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file or image of your notes.

Choose a question type

Pick multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer questions, then generate the quiz.

Take the quiz and review

Answer in your browser, read the explanations, and retake the questions you missed.

A quiz built from your own lecture slides or notes tests the exact terms and examples you were given. You can also regenerate a quiz after adding a new chapter, which keeps practice aligned as the course moves forward.

Start with the free plan to check how the questions read, then decide whether you need exports for a class platform or a flashcard app.

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Frequently asked questions

How many quiz questions should I write for one biology chapter?

Aim for enough questions to cover each key term and process in the chapter, not a fixed number. Prioritize concepts that appear in your lecture notes or on past exams.

How can I tell if a quiz question is testing understanding?

A good question asks you to apply or compare a concept, not just recall a word. If you can answer it without knowing why the answer is correct, rewrite it or read the explanation before moving on.

Is DeckOwl a downloadable app?

No. It runs in your browser, so you do not need to install anything. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and study in the browser, but exports are part of the paid plans.

Can I export my quizzes to other tools?

Plus includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export. Students get 40% off with a school email.

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