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How to build a pub quiz round from your own facts

Ready-made lists of pub quiz example questions are fine for a quick look, but they rarely match the categories or difficulty your regulars expect. The most useful practice questions come from the facts you are actually going to test.

Write one clearly correct answer per question so the scoring is simple.
Mix question formats within a round to keep the pace varied.
Check every date and proper name against a reliable source before you print.
Reuse the strongest questions and retire any that teams always get right.

Example general knowledge trivia questions

Which planet is known as the Red Planet?Mars. Iron oxide dust covers its surface, which gives it the reddish color.

What is the capital of Australia?Canberra. It was purpose-built as a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne, which are larger cities.

Who wrote the novel Pride and Prejudice?Jane Austen. It was first published in 1813.

Which gas do plants absorb from the air for photosynthesis?Carbon dioxide. Plants combine it with water and light to make sugar and release oxygen.

How many players from one side are on the field in a standard soccer match?Eleven, including the goalkeeper. Each team fields eleven players at a time under the standard rules.

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Questions from your material

Works from the trivia sheets, books or slides you already have, so every question matches the facts you want to test.

Three question types

Choose multiple-choice, true/false or open questions, with an explanation attached to each answer.

Export when you need it

Export to PDF or DOCX on Plus. Moodle XML and QTI 2.1 export are available on Pro.

How it works

Upload your material

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

Pick the question types

Select multiple-choice, true/false or open questions for your round and generate the set.

Review and run the quiz

Check the answers and explanations, then print or export the round for quiz night.

Start with a few trivia sources you trust, such as an encyclopedia entry, a history book chapter or your own notes on a theme. Mix categories like geography, science, film and history so no single player dominates the round.

Once the questions are generated, read each explanation before quiz night. If an answer depends on a date or a name, check it against the source so the scoring holds up when someone challenges it.

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Pub Trivia Example Questions

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Build Your Own Pub Quiz Questions

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Multiple Choice Pub Quiz Questions

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

Printable Pub Quiz Questions and Answers

Turn your notes into a printable pub quiz with answers and short explanations.

Good Pub Quiz Questions from Your Notes

Make custom general knowledge quiz questions from your own notes, with explanations for every answer.

Custom Pub Quiz Questions with Answers

Make pub quiz questions with answers from your notes, each with a short explanation.

Pub Quiz Question Count Guide

How many questions a pub quiz should have, and how to make them from your notes.

Pub quiz questions from notes

Turn your notes or slides into pub quiz questions with answers and explanations.

Frequently asked questions

How many general knowledge questions should a pub quiz round have?

Most rounds group questions into themed sections of a few each, so teams can settle into a category. Mixing easy and hard questions within each section keeps the round balanced.

What makes a good trivia question with one clear answer?

Ask about a single fact, such as a date, a capital or a title, and avoid wording that could fit more than one answer. Test the question yourself before quiz night to be sure only one answer is correct.

Can I export the questions to a Moodle quiz?

Moodle XML export is included on the Pro plan at $14.99/month. Plus exports to PDF and DOCX and is $39/year or $7.99/month.

Is there a free plan to try it first?

Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and lets you study in the browser. Exports are not included on the free plan, and no credit card is needed to start.

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