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Writing rounds for an Exeter crowd

Running an Exeter pub quiz usually means writing rounds from scratch every week, and local history is often the hardest part to find good questions for. A set of your own notes, a slide deck or a photo of a book page can become the starting point.

Local history rounds built from a guidebook or council leaflet you already have
True/false questions for quick warm-up rounds, each with a one-line reason
Open questions with explanations so the answer sheet is ready for the host
Printable copies on Plus, with QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export on Pro

Example Exeter trivia questions for a pub quiz

What was Exeter called by the Romans?Isca Dumnoniorum, named after the Dumnonii tribe who lived across the region.

Which river flows through Exeter and gives the city its name?The River Exe, combined with the Old English word ceaster for a Roman fortified town.

Which canal lets sea-going vessels reach Exeter from the Exe estuary?The Exeter Ship Canal, one of the oldest ship canals in England, which carries boats up to the city quay.

What is the county town of Devon?Exeter, which is also where Devon County Council is based.

Exeter Cathedral is built in which architectural style?Gothic, and its nave has one of the longest continuous medieval vaults in the world.

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Start from material you already have

Upload PDFs, DOCX or PPTX files, plain notes, or photos of pages. Text in images is read with text recognition, so a local guidebook page works too.

Pick the question types you need

Choose multiple choice, true/false or open questions. Each one comes with an explanation the host can read out when the answer is revealed.

Export when the round is ready

Plus exports to PDF and DOCX for printing. Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export for teams that run quizzes in a learning system.

How it works

Upload your source

Add the file or notes that cover the topics you want, such as Exeter history or local landmarks.

Choose the format

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

Review and run the round

Check the answers and explanations, then study in the browser or export a copy for the night.

Upload the material, pick multiple choice, true/false or open questions, and each question comes with an explanation the host can read out when the answer is revealed. Plus adds PDF and DOCX export for printing, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for teams that run quizzes in a learning system.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I write good general knowledge questions about a city?

Start with facts a local would recognize, such as landmarks, rivers and history, and avoid trick wording. Add a one-sentence explanation to each answer so the host can say why it is correct.

Which Exeter facts make good pub quiz questions?

Facts with one clear answer work best, such as the Roman name for Exeter or the river that runs through the city. Check each fact against a reliable source before the night.

Can I export my pub quiz questions?

Yes. PDF and DOCX export are on the Plus plan, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are on Pro.

Do I need a credit card to start?

No. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and lets you study in the browser, though exports require a paid plan.

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