Turn your own notes into multiple choice trivia questions
Generic trivia lists rarely match what you are studying. DeckOwl writes multiple choice, true/false and short answer questions from your PDFs, slides or notes, each with an explanation.
Why generate trivia from your own material
Generic trivia lists are built around random facts, so they often miss the topics you actually need to remember. A trivia generator for multiple choice questions is most useful when it reads the material you already have, such as lecture slides or a chapter summary, and writes questions from it.
- Questions are written from your own notes, slides or PDFs.
- Multiple choice, true/false and short answer formats are available.
- Every question includes an explanation for the correct answer.
- Quizzes can be taken in the browser or exported on paid plans.
Multiple choice, true/false and short answer
Pick the question type that fits your round or study session. Every question comes with an explanation of why the answer is correct.
Built from your material
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or a photo of a page. Questions come from the content you provide, not a fixed bank of facts.
Export when you need it
Save quizzes as PDF or DOCX on Plus, or as QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML on Pro. Study in the browser on the free plan.
How it works
Upload your source
Add notes, slides, a PDF or a photo of a page. Text recognition reads images as well as documents.
Choose the question types
Select multiple choice, true/false or short answer, then generate. Each question includes an explanation.
Review, quiz and export
Remove any question you do not want, run the quiz in your browser, and export if your plan includes it.
Multiple choice works well for trivia because wrong options, called distractors, test whether you know the difference between close answers. Each question in DeckOwl includes an explanation, so a missed answer becomes a short lesson rather than just a score.
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Frequently asked questions
How many multiple choice questions should a trivia study session include?
Ten to twenty questions is a practical range for one session, since it is long enough to test recall and short enough to finish. Review the missed questions afterward and retake those first.
What makes a good multiple choice distractor for trivia?
Good distractors are plausible answers from the same category, such as other capitals or other chemical elements. Avoid options that are obviously wrong, because they let you guess without knowing the material.
Can I export trivia questions to Moodle?
Moodle XML export is included on the Pro plan at $14.99 per month. PDF and DOCX export are included on Plus, which costs $39 per year or $7.99 per month.
Is there a free plan for generating trivia quizzes?
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and lets you study in the browser. Exports are not included on the free plan, and no credit card is needed to start.
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