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Turn any narrative text into a quiz in minutes

Upload the story your class is reading and get questions on plot, character, setting and conflict, each with an explanation students can learn from.

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Why a custom narrative text quiz works better

Teachers and students often want a narrative text quiz, but a published set rarely matches the story a class is reading this week. Making one from the actual passage keeps questions tied to the plot, characters and setting covered in class.

  • Ask about motivation, not just what happened in the story.
  • Include at least one question on setting, including time as well as place.
  • Use true/false items to catch common mix-ups between theme and plot.
  • Review missed questions with students by pointing back to the exact passage.
Example narrative text quiz questions
In a story told with the narrator saying I and describing only her own feelings, what is the point of view?First person. The narrator uses I and shares only what she knows and feels.
A character must choose between a job and a promise to a friend and struggles with the decision inside her own mind. What type of conflict is this?Internal conflict. The struggle takes place within the character rather than against another person or nature.
True or false: the setting of a narrative text includes only the place where the story happens.False. Setting includes time as well as place, such as a historical period or the time of day.
Which part of a plot introduces the characters and background before the main conflict begins?Exposition. It gives the reader background information before the rising action starts.
What is the climax of a narrative text?The turning point of highest tension, where the outcome of the main conflict is decided.
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Questions from your own text

Upload a PDF, DOCX, slides, notes or a photo of a story page and get multiple-choice, true/false or short answer questions with explanations.

Built for reading comprehension

Questions can target plot, character, setting, point of view and theme, so students check understanding rather than memorize trivia.

Study in the browser

The free plan gives 3 generations a month with browser study. Plus adds unlimited generations, PDF and DOCX export, and Anki and CSV export.

How it works

Upload the story

Add a PDF, DOCX, slide deck, plain text or a photo of the pages.

Choose question types

Pick multiple-choice, true/false or short answer questions for the passage.

Review and study

Check each explanation, then study in the browser or export if you have a paid plan.

Good narrative text questions ask why a character acted as they did, how the setting shapes the conflict, or where the climax changes the outcome. Explanations after each answer show students the reasoning behind the correct choice.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I find a printable narrative text quiz instead?

Ready-made printable sets are not included, but you can generate a custom quiz from the story your class is reading. PDF and DOCX export are available on paid plans.

What makes a good question about narrative text?

Strong questions focus on plot, character motivation, setting, point of view and theme rather than exact wording. Ask students to support their answer with evidence from the text.

Can I export a narrative text quiz to Moodle or an LMS?

QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are included on the Pro plan. PDF and DOCX export are on Plus, and the free plan keeps quizzes in the browser.

Is there a free way to try it?

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

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