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Turn your notes into a general knowledge quiz with AI

DeckOwl reads your PDFs, slides, DOCX files, plain notes or photos of pages, then writes a quiz with answers and explanations you can check.

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Why a custom quiz beats a ready-made one

Most people who want a general knowledge quiz generator are trying to test themselves on facts they are expected to know. Printable trivia packs are easy to find, but they rarely match the material in your course, your reading list or your own notes.

Questions are based on your uploaded material, not a generic question bank.
Multiple-choice, true/false and open questions each come with an explanation.
Works with PDFs, slides, DOCX files, plain notes and photos of pages.
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, with no credit card needed to start.

Example general knowledge quiz questions

Which planet is closest to the Sun?Mercury. It is the closest planet to the Sun and the smallest planet in the solar system.

True or false: The Great Wall of China is easily visible to the naked eye from the Moon.False. It is too narrow to be seen with the naked eye from the Moon, even though it is very long.

What is the capital of Australia?Canberra. It was purpose-built as a compromise between rivals Sydney and Melbourne.

Which gas makes up most of Earth's atmosphere?Nitrogen, at about 78 percent. Oxygen makes up most of the remainder.

Who wrote the novel Pride and Prejudice?Jane Austen. It was published in 1813 and is a classic of English literature.

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Built from your material

Questions come from the documents you upload, so the quiz covers what you actually need to know.

Three question types

Choose multiple-choice, true/false or open questions, each with an explanation for the correct answer.

Study in the browser

Take the quiz right away on the free plan. Exports to PDF, DOCX, QTI and Moodle XML are paid features.

How it works

Upload a source

Add a PDF, slide deck, DOCX file, text notes or a photo of a page.

Pick a question type

Select multiple-choice, true/false or open questions for your quiz.

Take the quiz and review

Answer the questions, read the explanations and revisit anything you missed.

A quiz built from your own sources keeps the focus on what you need to recall. You can rerun it on the same material, skip the questions you already know, and check each explanation before moving on.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I study general knowledge effectively?

Test yourself on recall before you look at the answers, then review the questions you missed after a day or two. Short quizzes on one topic at a time are usually easier to retain than one long quiz across everything.

Can I export a general knowledge quiz?

Exports are paid features. PDF and DOCX export are included in Plus, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are included in Pro. The free plan lets you study the quiz in the browser.

Is there a free plan for the quiz generator?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study. No credit card is needed to start.

What kinds of sources work best for general knowledge quizzes?

Clear, well-organized sources such as textbook chapters, lecture slides or your own summary notes give the most useful questions. Photos of pages also work because they are read with text recognition.

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