# Quiz Generator > Generates quizzes and assessments with multiple choice, true/false, and short answer questions with answer keys. - Skill: `reaperinvest/quiz-generator` (Agent Skill) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add reaperinvest/quiz-generator` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/reaperinvest/quiz-generator/raw - Safety review: pending - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Coding & Dev Tools - Author: reaperinvest (https://skillmd.com/u/reaperinvest) - Updated: 2026-09-22 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/reaperinvest/quiz-generator --- # Quiz Generator ## When to Use This Skill Use this skill when you need to: - Generate quizzes for courses, training programs, or certifications - Create multiple question types — multiple choice, true/false, short answer - Build answer keys with explanations for correct and incorrect responses - Design assessments that test different cognitive levels **DO NOT** use this skill for personality quizzes, lead-generation quizzes, or survey design. This is for knowledge assessment quizzes that verify learning. --- ## Core Principle A GOOD QUIZ DOES NOT JUST TEST MEMORY — IT TESTS WHETHER THE LEARNER CAN APPLY WHAT THEY LEARNED. QUESTIONS SHOULD REQUIRE THINKING, NOT JUST RECALL. --- ## Phase 1: Quiz Brief ### Required Inputs | Input | What to Ask | Default | |-------|------------|---------| | **Subject** | "What topic does this quiz cover?" | No default — must be provided | | **Source material** | "What content should questions be based on — a lesson, manual, module?" | No default — must be provided | | **Number of questions** | "How many questions?" | 10 questions | | **Question types** | "Multiple choice, true/false, short answer, or mix?" | Mix of all three | | **Difficulty level** | "Beginner, intermediate, or advanced?" | Intermediate | | **Passing score** | "What score is required to pass?" | 70% | **GATE: Confirm subject and source material before generating questions.** --- ## Phase 2: Question Design ### Question Type Guidelines **Multiple Choice (4 options):** - One clearly correct answer - Three plausible distractors (wrong answers that make sense) - Avoid "all of the above" and "none of the above" — they weaken assessment - Avoid negatives in the stem ("Which is NOT...") — rephrase positively when possible - All options should be similar in length and structure **True/False:** - Statement must be unambiguously true or false — no "it depends" answers - Avoid double negatives - Test one concept per statement - Balance approximately 50/50 true and false **Short Answer:** - Question should have a specific, defensible answer (not open to interpretation) - Provide the expected answer length ("In 1-2 sentences...") - Include grading criteria in the answer key ### Cognitive Level Distribution | Level | % of Quiz | Question Style | |-------|-----------|---------------| | Remember/Recall | 20-30% | Definitions, facts, terminology | | Understand | 20-30% | Explain concepts, compare ideas | | Apply | 30-40% | Scenarios, problem-solving, "what would you do" | | Analyze/Evaluate | 10-20% | Case studies, best approach, justify a decision | --- ## Phase 3: Quiz Template ### Quiz Format ``` ## [Quiz Title] **Subject:** [Topic] **Questions:** [X] **Time limit:** [X] minutes (optional) **Passing score:** [X]% --- ### Question 1 (Multiple Choice) What is the primary purpose of [concept]? a) [Distractor — plausible but incorrect] b) [Correct answer] c) [Distractor — common misconception] d) [Distractor — related but wrong] --- ### Question 2 (True/False) [Statement about the topic.] True / False --- ### Question 3 (Short Answer) In 1-2 sentences, explain [concept or process]. --- ### Question 4 (Scenario-Based Multiple Choice) A client tells you [scenario]. Based on best practices, what should you do first? a) [Option A] b) [Option B] c) [Option C] d) [Option D] --- [Continue for all questions...] ``` ### Answer Key Format ``` ## Answer Key — [Quiz Title] ### Question 1: **B** [Explanation of why B is correct and why the other options are wrong. This is the teaching moment — answer keys should educate, not just confirm.] ### Question 2: **False** [Explanation: The statement is false because... The correct information is...] ### Question 3: **Sample Answer** "[Model answer that would receive full credit.]" **Grading criteria:** - Must mention [key concept 1] (1 point) - Must mention [key concept 2] (1 point) - Accurate and clear explanation (1 point) ### Question 4: **C** [Explanation with reasoning for why C is the best approach in this scenario.] ``` --- ## Phase 4: Quiz Delivery & Analysis ### Delivery Options | Format | Best For | Tools | |--------|----------|-------| | Paper / PDF | In-person training, printed handouts | Word, Google Docs | | Online form | Self-paced learning, auto-scoring | Google Forms, Typeform | | LMS integration | Courses with tracking and certification | Teachable, Thinkific, Kajabi | | Live verbal | Workshops, quick pulse checks | No tools needed | ### Quiz Analysis After administering, review: | Metric | What It Tells You | |--------|------------------| | Overall pass rate | Is the quiz appropriately difficult? | | Average score | Are learners grasping the material? | | Question-level analysis | Which questions had the lowest correct rate? | | Distractor analysis | Are wrong answers attracting responses evenly? | | Time to complete | Is the quiz too long or too short? | ### Quiz Checklist - [ ] Questions align with stated learning objectives - [ ] Mix of question types and cognitive levels included - [ ] Multiple choice distractors are plausible (not obviously wrong) - [ ] No trick questions or ambiguous wording - [ ] Answer key includes explanations, not just correct answers - [ ] Passing score is appropriate for the difficulty level - [ ] Quiz has been tested by someone who knows the material (to catch errors) - [ ] Quiz has been tested by someone who does NOT know the material (to check clarity) --- ## Anti-Patterns - **Trick questions** — questions designed to confuse rather than assess learning are unfair and uninformative. - **Testing trivia instead of understanding** — "What year was X invented?" tests memory, not competence. - **All recall questions** — if every question is "define this term," the quiz does not test real-world application. - **Obvious wrong answers** — if three of four options are absurd, the quiz is not assessing anything. - **No answer explanations** — a quiz without explanations in the answer key wastes a learning opportunity. - **Too many questions** — quiz fatigue reduces accuracy after 15-20 questions. Keep it focused. --- ## Recovery - **High failure rate:** Review the questions — are they too hard, ambiguous, or testing content not covered in the source material? - **Everyone gets a perfect score:** The quiz is too easy. Add application and analysis questions that require deeper thinking. - **One question has a very low correct rate:** Either the content was not taught well or the question is poorly written. Investigate both possibilities. - **Learners complain about unfairness:** Review with fresh eyes. Remove any questions that could be interpreted multiple ways. - **Need more questions for a question bank:** Write 3x the questions you need and rotate them across quiz versions to prevent answer sharing.