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Pub quiz questions that fit your round

Hunting for fresh pub quiz questions ideas often means scrolling through the same recycled trivia lists everyone has already seen. A better starting point is the material you already have, like a documentary summary, a history chapter or a set of slides from a local topic night.

Generate questions from notes on the exact topics your round covers
Mix multiple-choice, true/false and open questions in one set
Read a short explanation for every answer before quiz night
Export to PDF or DOCX on Plus, or to QTI and Moodle XML on Pro

Example general knowledge trivia questions

What is the capital of Australia?Canberra. Sydney is the largest city, but Canberra was purpose-built as the capital.

Which element has the chemical symbol Au?Gold. The symbol comes from the Latin word aurum.

True or false: honey can remain edible for centuries if stored sealed.True. Its low moisture and acidity make it very hard for bacteria and microbes to grow.

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

What is the hardest natural substance on the Mohs scale?Diamond, rated 10. It scratches every other common mineral on the scale.

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Questions from your material

Upload PDFs, DOCX files, slides, plain-text notes or photos of pages, and the questions come from what you actually supplied.

Three question formats

Choose multiple-choice, true/false or open questions, each with a short explanation so the host can settle any argument at the table.

Study in the browser

Practice the round yourself before quiz night. The free plan includes 3 generations per month, with no credit card needed to start.

How it works

Upload your source

Add a PDF, slide deck, document or notes on the topics you want to cover, such as history, science or film.

Pick a question type

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

Run the round

Review the generated questions and answers, then take the set into the browser or export it if your plan allows.

DeckOwl turns those sources into multiple-choice, true/false or open questions, and each one includes an explanation so the answer is easy to check. You can keep rounds varied by mixing formats and adjusting the topics for your crowd.

Exports depend on your plan. Plus includes PDF and DOCX export, while Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML, so you can print a question sheet or move questions into another system.

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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?

Most rounds use somewhere between 8 and 12 questions per category, so the set stays fast and the teams stay engaged. Shorter rounds suit a rapid-fire format, while longer ones work better with picture or music rounds.

What makes a good pub quiz question?

A good question has one clearly correct answer, a fair level of difficulty for the room and wording that avoids trick phrasing. Multiple-choice options should be plausible but clearly separate from one another.

Can I export my pub quiz questions to a Word file?

Yes, DOCX export is included on the Plus plan, which costs $99.90/year or $9.99/month. Plus also includes PDF export and unlimited generations.

Do I need a credit card to try it?

No. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, and you can start without entering a card.

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