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Paste the article text or upload a saved PDF. DeckOwl writes multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions, each with an explanation.

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How to make a Wikipedia quiz you can actually learn from

Quiz questions built from a Wikipedia article are a fast way to find out what you actually retained, and a quizizz wikipedia style quiz gives you that without writing every question by hand. Paste the article text into a plain text file or save the page as a PDF, then upload it and pick multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer questions.

Paste a single article or several related articles into one file.
Check the answer against the article's references before you memorize it.
Skip questions that test trivia you would never need on an exam.
Redo missed questions until the explanations make sense without rereading.

Example Wikipedia study questions with answers

What is the lead section of a Wikipedia article?The introductory summary above the first heading. It gives the core facts before the detail sections do.

What does a [citation needed] tag mean?The sentence lacks a reliable source to back it up. Editors add the tag to flag claims that still need verification.

True or false: Wikipedia's verifiability policy asks whether content is true.False. Verifiability asks whether content can be attributed to a reliable published source, which is a different test from truth.

Why is Wikipedia usually not cited directly in academic papers?It is a tertiary source that summarizes other work. Citing the original references it draws on is more reliable.

What is the difference between primary and secondary sources?Primary sources are firsthand or original records, while secondary sources analyze or interpret them. Wikipedia's policy prefers secondary sources for most claims.

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Three question types

Multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions drawn from the article text you provide.

Explanations on every answer

Each answer comes with a short explanation, so you learn why the right answer is right.

Works with your files

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages read with text recognition.

How it works

Get the article text

Copy the text into a plain text file or save the article as a PDF.

Upload it

Add the file to DeckOwl. No credit card is needed to start.

Take the quiz

Answer in the browser, read the explanations, and export if you are on a paid plan.

Wikipedia works well as a starting point, but its articles are only as reliable as their references. Before you quiz yourself on a claim, scroll to the references and check the source behind it, since a question is only useful if its answer is supported. Treat any sentence tagged citation needed as unverified.

Once the quiz is generated, each answer comes with an explanation you can read in the browser on the free plan. Paid plans let you export the questions to PDF, DOCX or Anki for printing or review.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should I make from one Wikipedia article?

Start with 10 to 15 questions and cut any that test trivia you would never need on an exam. Short articles may support fewer good questions.

Should I cite Wikipedia in my essay after studying from it?

Usually no. Wikipedia summarizes other work, so check the references at the bottom of the article and cite those original sources instead.

Can I export a Wikipedia quiz to Moodle?

Moodle XML and QTI 2.1 export are included on the Pro plan at $14.99 per month. The free plan lets you study in the browser without exports.

Is the Plus plan worth it for a single article?

If you only need one quiz, the free plan's 3 generations per month may be enough. Plus costs $99.90 per year or $9.99 per month and adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export.

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