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Running your own quiz night in York

Hosting a pub quiz in York tonight? If you are short on questions, you can build a round from material you already have, such as a local history handout, a science article or a film script.

Use a PDF of a local history handout to write York-themed questions.
Generate true/false questions for quick fire rounds between the main sets.
Check each explanation before the night so you can answer challenges confidently.
Mix sources, such as a science article and a film script, for varied categories.

Example general knowledge trivia questions

Which planet has the most known moons in the solar system?Saturn, which has more confirmed moons than any other planet.

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

Which chemical element has the symbol Na?Sodium, whose symbol comes from its Latin name, natrium.

True or false: Mount Everest is the highest point on Earth measured from sea level.True, because height above sea level is the standard measure, even though Mauna Kea is taller from its base.

Who wrote the novel Frankenstein?Mary Shelley, who first published it anonymously in 1818.

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Questions from your own material

Upload a PDF, slide deck, Word file, text notes or a photo of a page and get multiple-choice, true/false or open questions.

Explanations for every answer

Each question includes a short explanation, so you can settle a disputed answer with a reason rather than a guess.

Export for print or sharing

Plus includes PDF and DOCX export for answer sheets, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a document, slides or notes covering the categories you want, such as history, science or film.

Choose question types

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

Review and run the round

Check the questions and explanations, then read them out at the bar or export a copy on a paid plan.

DeckOwl does not list quiz nights in York, but it can turn your own notes into a round of multiple-choice or true/false questions with short explanations. Those explanations help when an answer is challenged and you need to show where it came from.

Good general knowledge rounds mix topics and difficulty, so generate a few sets from different sources and keep the strongest questions for the night.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions make a good pub quiz round?

Many hosts run rounds of about 10 to 15 questions split across categories such as history, science and music. Adjust the number to fit how long your evening runs.

How do I write good general knowledge trivia questions?

Aim for one clear fact per question with a single correct answer, and avoid wording that gives the answer away. Make every multiple-choice option look equally plausible.

Can I export my quiz to Word or PDF?

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

Is there a free plan to try it tonight?

Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and no credit card is needed to start. Students can get 40% off a paid plan with a school email.

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