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Why build your pub quiz from your own material

Most ready-made pub quiz template files cover generic trivia that may not match your crowd, your venue or the categories you promised. Starting from your own material lets you tailor each round to the topics people actually care about.

Start from notes or a reading list instead of a blank template.
Mix question types so the room is not stuck on one format.
Read each explanation before the night to catch factual errors.
Keep a few spare questions per category for ties and tiebreakers.

Example general knowledge trivia quiz questions

Which planet in the solar system has the most confirmed moons?Saturn. It has more confirmed moons than any other planet, which is why it is a popular trivia answer.

What is the capital of Australia?Canberra. It was chosen as a compromise between rivals Sydney and Melbourne rather than either city.

Which chemical element has the symbol Fe?Iron. The symbol comes from the Latin word ferrum, which is why it does not match the English name.

Who wrote the novel Pride and Prejudice?Jane Austen. It was published in 1813, and the story follows the Bennet sisters in rural England.

Which is the largest ocean on Earth?The Pacific Ocean. Its area is larger than all of Earth's land combined, making it a strong tiebreaker question.

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Questions from your material

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or photo of a page and get trivia questions drawn from what you provided.

Explanations for every answer

Each question comes with a short explanation, so the host can settle disputes at the table without hunting for sources.

Quizzes you can edit and reuse

Review each question before the night, cut the weak ones and keep the strong rounds for next time.

How it works

Add your source

Paste notes or upload the slides, article or list of topics you want the round to cover.

Pick a question type

Choose multiple-choice, true/false or short answer, or mix them across rounds.

Review and export

Edit anything that feels off. Study in the browser on the free plan, or export to PDF or DOCX on Plus.

Begin by choosing four or five categories, such as geography, music, science or film. Feed DeckOwl a short source for each one, then read the generated questions and cut any that are too obscure or have two defensible answers.

Keep the answer key with the explanations so the host can check a disputed answer quickly. Reusing the same question bank across quiz nights also saves time once you have a set you trust.

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Printable Pub Quiz Answer Sheets

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Printable Pub Quiz Template

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Pub Quiz Template From Your Notes

Create a custom trivia quiz from your notes, with answers and explanations included.

Pub Quiz Answer Sheets From Your Notes

Turn your trivia notes into a pub quiz template and answer sheet with explanations.

Custom Pub Quiz from Your Notes

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Pub Quiz Template Sheet from Your Notes

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Pub Quiz Slides From Your Own Notes

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Pub quiz template for Word

Turn trivia notes into a pub quiz you can export to Word, with answers included.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a pub quiz have?

Plan the night by rounds first, then choose a consistent number of questions per round. Keeping rounds even makes scoring simpler for the host and the teams.

How do I write good general knowledge trivia questions?

Use one clear correct answer, avoid trick wording and mix categories so no single expert dominates. Check each answer against a reliable source before the event.

Can I export the questions for printing or a design tool?

The free plan lets you study in the browser. Plus adds PDF and DOCX export, so you can move questions into a document or a design tool you already use.

Does DeckOwl export to Moodle or QTI?

Yes, the Pro plan includes QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export for teachers who run quizzes in learning management systems.

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