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Upload a PDF, slides or notes and get a quiz built from your own material, with an explanation for every answer. Ready-made quizzes rarely match what your class covered, so this one is generated from your files.

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Why generate a PDF to quiz from your own notes

Need a quiz on a topic and tempted to search for a ready-made one? Those rarely match your reading, lecture or syllabus. A PDF to quiz converter works from the exact pages you were assigned, so every question tests material you actually have.

Works from your own PDF, slides, DOCX or notes rather than a generic question bank
Mixes multiple-choice, true/false and short answer questions in one set
Gives an explanation with each answer so mistakes become study points
Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV on paid plans, with QTI and Moodle XML on Pro

Example US government branches quiz questions

How many branches does the US federal government have?Three: legislative, executive and judicial. Splitting power this way keeps any single branch from controlling all of government.

Which branch writes and passes federal laws?The legislative branch, Congress, made up of the House and the Senate. A bill must pass both chambers before it goes to the president.

Can the president veto a bill passed by Congress?Yes, the president can veto a bill. Congress can override the veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers.

Which branch interprets federal laws and can strike them down?The judicial branch, led by the Supreme Court. It can rule that a law violates the Constitution, which makes the law unenforceable.

Who nominates federal judges, including Supreme Court justices?The president nominates them, and the Senate must confirm them. This is one of the checks each branch holds over the others.

Generate the full set

Multiple-choice, true/false and short answer

Pick the question format that fits your course. Each item includes an explanation so you learn why an answer is right.

Works with the files you already have

Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages. Images are read with text recognition.

Study in the browser or export

Take the quiz online on the free plan. Plus and Pro export to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, slide deck, document or photo of your notes. No credit card is needed to start.

Choose question types

Select multiple-choice, true/false or short answer, and how many questions you want.

Review and study

Check each question and its explanation, then quiz yourself in the browser or export the set.

DeckOwl reads your file, picks out the key facts and turns them into questions with short explanations. You can review the results before you study, remove weak items, and add your own. Students and teachers can both use the same workflow.

Because the quiz comes from your source, you can rerun the process after each lecture or new chapter. Keep the free plan for light use, or move to Plus when you need exports for printing or a learning management system.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a quiz on one chapter have?

Aim for a focused set of about 15 to 20 questions per chapter, then remove any that test the same idea twice. A shorter set you review fully usually helps more than a long one you skim.

What is the best way to study the three branches of US government?

Learn each branch by its job rather than by its name alone: Congress makes laws, the president carries them out, and the courts interpret them. Quiz yourself on which branch does what, then on the checks each branch has over the others.

Can I export my quiz to PDF or DOCX?

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

Does it work with slides and photos of notes?

Yes, it accepts PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text and images, and reads photos of pages with text recognition. Students can get 40% off with a school email.

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