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Why a custom set beats a generic download

Quiz night planning often starts with a search for pub quiz questions to download, but generic question banks rarely match the categories your group enjoys or the facts you covered in class or at work.

Pick the categories and facts you want, so every round fits your crowd
Get answer keys with one-sentence explanations for quick judging
Mix multiple-choice and true/false rounds for variety
Export to PDF or DOCX on the Plus plan when you need a printable sheet

Example general knowledge trivia questions

Which planet is known as the Red Planet?Mars. Iron oxide, or rust, on its surface gives it the reddish color.

What is the capital of Australia?Canberra. It was chosen as a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne, which were rivals for the role.

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

True or false: honey never spoils.True. Its low moisture and high sugar content make it very hard for microbes to grow.

What is the largest ocean on Earth?The Pacific Ocean. It covers roughly a third of the planet's surface, more than any other ocean.

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Questions from your material

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file, or a photo of a page. The questions come from the facts in your source, so the quiz matches the topics you chose.

Three question types

Get multiple-choice, true/false, and short-answer questions in one set. Each one includes an explanation so the answer key is easy to check before quiz night.

Export when you need it

Study in the browser on the free plan. The Plus plan exports to PDF and DOCX, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for learning management systems.

How it works

Upload your source

Add the trivia notes, fact sheets, or slides you want to quiz on. Photos of printed pages are read with text recognition.

Choose a question type

Pick multiple-choice, true/false, or open questions, then generate the set.

Review and download

Check the questions and explanations, then export the quiz as a PDF or DOCX if you are on Plus.

Writing your own questions takes time, and it is easy to make them too hard or too easy. Starting from your own material keeps the difficulty and topics consistent, and the explanations give you a quick reference when a round gets debated.

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

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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 questions should a pub quiz round have?

Many hosts run rounds of about 8 to 12 questions so teams stay engaged without the round dragging. Mixing easy and hard questions within a round keeps the scoring interesting.

How do I write good general knowledge trivia questions?

Ask about one clear fact with a single correct answer, and avoid wording that gives the answer away. Multiple-choice questions work best when the wrong options are plausible but clearly incorrect.

Can I download my quiz as a PDF?

Yes, PDF and DOCX export is included in the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.

Do I need a credit card to try DeckOwl?

No. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and does not require a credit card to start.

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