Turn your own notes into pub quiz questions with AI
DeckOwl reads your PDFs, slides or notes and writes multiple-choice, true/false or short answer questions with explanations.
How pub quiz questions are built, and how to write your own
Most pub quizzes run in rounds grouped by theme, with pub quiz questions that have one clear, checkable answer, such as a capital city, a film year or a chemical symbol. The best ones are easy to read aloud, hard to guess, and spread across history, geography, science, music and popular culture.
- Each question has one answer that can be checked against a source.
- Mix categories so no single team dominates a round.
- Write a short reason beside each answer for the scorekeeper.
- Vary difficulty, with a few easy openers and a harder final round.
Questions from your material
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file or a photo of a page and get questions drawn from that content.
Explanations for every answer
Each question comes with a short explanation, so the answer key teaches the reason behind the answer as well as the answer itself.
Export when you upgrade
Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export. Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for quizzes in a learning system.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or photo of pages. Text in images is read with recognition.
Choose a question type
Pick multiple choice, true or false, or short answer questions for your round.
Review and run the quiz
Check each question, edit anything unclear, then run the quiz in your browser.
If you host a quiz, you can write those questions from scratch, but it is faster to start from material you already have. Lecture slides, a book chapter or your own study notes can become a round that covers exactly what your group should know.
DeckOwl can do this in a few minutes: upload the source, choose multiple choice, true or false, or short answer, and review each question before the quiz. The free plan includes 3 generations per month with study in the browser, and Plus removes the limit and adds exports.
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Frequently asked questions
What makes a good pub quiz question?
A good question has one unambiguous answer, reads clearly aloud, and avoids trick wording. Aim for a mix of easy and hard prompts so most teams can score at least a few points.
How many questions should a pub quiz round have?
Many hosts keep a round to about ten questions so it finishes in around fifteen minutes. Adjust the count for your crowd and how long you want the night to run.
Can I export pub quiz questions from DeckOwl?
Yes, on paid plans. Plus exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML. The free plan lets you study in the browser without exports.
Do I need a credit card to try DeckOwl?
No, you can start on the free plan without a credit card. Students get 40% off with a school email.
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