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Writing a San Francisco pub quiz from your own material

Running a good pub quiz in San Francisco usually means mixing easy openers with questions that reward people who know the city, from the 1906 earthquake to the cable cars. Instead of hunting for printable sheets that may not match your crowd, you can start from the trivia you already have.

  • Start with a PDF, slide deck or notes that already cover the topics you want.
  • Mix question types so every table has a chance to score.
  • Keep explanations short enough to read aloud between rounds.
  • Review each question before quiz night so answers are accurate.
Example San Francisco trivia questions for a pub quiz
Which bridge opened in 1937 to connect San Francisco with Marin County?The Golden Gate Bridge. It crosses the Golden Gate strait at the entrance to San Francisco Bay.
Which former federal penitentiary sits on an island in San Francisco Bay?Alcatraz. It operated as a federal prison from 1934 to 1963, and the island is now a national park site.
What disaster in April 1906 destroyed much of San Francisco?The earthquake and the fires that followed. Most of the damage came from fires that spread after the shaking.
True or false: the Golden Gate Bridge is painted a color called International Orange.True. The color was chosen to stay visible in fog and was not meant to be the bridge's natural color.
Which 1967 cultural movement centered on the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood?The Summer of Love. Thousands of young people gathered in the neighborhood that year, drawn by its music and counterculture scene.
Generate the full set

Multiple-choice, true/false and open questions

Pick the question type that fits each round, from quick true/false starters to open questions for the tiebreaker.

Explanations for every answer

Each question includes a short explanation, so you can settle disputes at the bar and point people to the fact behind the answer.

Built from material you choose

Use your own San Francisco trivia file, a local history handout or a slide deck, so the quiz covers exactly what you want.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file or photos of printed pages.

Choose question types and count

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

Review, then read it out

Check the questions and explanations, then use them as your quiz sheet on the night.

A useful approach is to group your material into rounds, such as history, landmarks and a bonus round, then generate questions for each. Check that every answer is correct and that the explanation gives the crowd something to talk about, not just a verdict.

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Frequently asked questions

What San Francisco trivia topics work well for a pub quiz?

Landmarks, local history such as the 1906 earthquake and fire, and the Summer of Love tend to get good reactions. Pick topics your crowd will recognize, then add a few questions that only locals are likely to know.

How many trivia questions should I write for one pub quiz round?

Most hosts use about 8 to 10 questions per round so the round moves quickly. Keep a few open questions for tiebreakers at the end.

Can I export my pub quiz questions to Moodle XML or QTI?

Moodle XML and QTI 2.1 export are Pro features. PDF and DOCX export are included on the Plus plan, and the free plan lets you study in the browser without exports.

Do I need a credit card to try it?

No. You can start on the free plan with 3 generations per month without adding a credit card.

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