# How to Create Multiple Choice Questions in Google Forms (and Every Other Tool) in 2026 Multiple choice questions are the backbone of online assessments, surveys, and quizzes. Whether you're building a classroom quiz in Google Forms, a training test in Microsoft Forms, flashcard drills in Quizlet, or a branded exam in Canvas — the steps are almost always the same. The problem is that typing every question manually takes hours. This guide covers how to create multiple choice questions in Google Forms step by step, then shows you how to do the same in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Canvas, Microsoft Forms, Quizlet, and HTML — plus the AI shortcut that generates a complete MCQ quiz from any document in under 60 seconds. ![How to create multiple choice questions in Google Forms and other tools — complete guide showing quiz creation interface with MCQ format](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/zohaib000/blog-images/main/tutorials/doctoquiz/pages/create-quiz.png) *Caption: Creating multiple choice questions used to mean typing every option by hand. DocToQuiz generates a full MCQ quiz from any PDF, document, or YouTube video in under 60 seconds — free, no signup. Source: DocToQuiz.com* --- ## Table of Contents 1. [What Is a Multiple Choice Question?](#what-is-a-multiple-choice-question) 2. [How to Create Multiple Choice Questions in Google Forms](#how-to-create-multiple-choice-questions-in-google-forms) 3. [How to Create Multiple Choice Grid Questions in Google Forms](#how-to-create-multiple-choice-grid-questions-in-google-forms) 4. [How to Create Multiple Choice Questions in Microsoft Forms](#how-to-create-multiple-choice-questions-in-microsoft-forms) 5. [How to Create Multiple Choice Questions in Word](#how-to-create-multiple-choice-questions-in-word) 6. [How to Create Multiple Choice Questions in PowerPoint](#how-to-create-multiple-choice-questions-in-powerpoint) 7. [How to Create Multiple Choice Questions in Excel](#how-to-create-multiple-choice-questions-in-excel) 8. [How to Create Multiple Choice Questions in Canvas](#how-to-create-multiple-choice-questions-in-canvas) 9. [How to Create Multiple Choice Questions in Quizlet](#how-to-create-multiple-choice-questions-in-quizlet) 10. [How to Create Multiple Choice Questions in Google Docs](#how-to-create-multiple-choice-questions-in-google-docs) 11. [How to Create Multiple Choice Questions in HTML](#how-to-create-multiple-choice-questions-in-html) 12. [How to Write Good Multiple Choice Questions: Best Practices](#how-to-write-good-multiple-choice-questions-best-practices) 13. [Multiple Choice Questions Examples](#multiple-choice-questions-examples) 14. [The AI Shortcut: Generate MCQ Questions Automatically with DocToQuiz](#the-ai-shortcut-generate-mcq-questions-automatically-with-doctoquiz) 15. [Step-by-Step: How to Create Multiple Choice Questions Online with DocToQuiz](#step-by-step-how-to-create-multiple-choice-questions-online-with-doctoquiz) 16. [Conclusion](#conclusion) --- ## What Is a Multiple Choice Question? A multiple choice question (MCQ) presents a question stem followed by a set of answer options — typically four — where one option is correct and the others (called distractors) are plausible but incorrect. MCQs are the most widely used question format in assessments because they're objective, easy to grade, and effective at testing a wide range of comprehension levels. A complete MCQ has three parts: - **The stem** — the question or incomplete statement being asked - **The correct answer** — the one option that is clearly right - **Distractors** — wrong options that are plausible enough to require actual knowledge to eliminate The quality of your distractors determines the quality of your MCQ. Weak distractors that are obviously wrong don't differentiate between students who know the material and students who are guessing. --- ## How to Create Multiple Choice Questions in Google Forms Google Forms is the most widely used free tool for creating MCQ quizzes because it's simple, shareable, and integrates with Google Classroom. Here is the complete step-by-step process. ### Step 1: Open Google Forms Go to [forms.google.com](https://forms.google.com) and sign in with your Google account. Click the blank form (large **+** icon) to start a new form, or choose a quiz template. ### Step 2: Enable Quiz Mode To grade MCQ answers automatically, you need to activate quiz mode. Click the **Settings** gear icon at the top right. Under the **Quizzes** tab, toggle on **Make this a quiz**. This enables answer keys, point values, and auto-grading. ### Step 3: Add Your First Question Click the **+** (Add question) button on the right toolbar. A new question block appears with a dropdown for question type. From the dropdown, select **Multiple choice**. Type your question stem in the question field. ### Step 4: Add Answer Options Click **Add option** below the question to add each answer choice. Add at least four options. For the correct answer, click the **Answer key** link at the bottom left of the question block, select the correct option, assign point value, and optionally add feedback text shown when students submit. ### Step 5: Mark the Correct Answer Inside the answer key panel, click the circle next to the correct answer to mark it. You can also add answer feedback — text shown to students after they submit, explaining why an answer is right or wrong. This turns every wrong answer into a learning moment. ### Step 6: Add More Questions Repeat Steps 3–5 for each question. To duplicate a question with the same structure, click the **copy icon** on the right side of the question block — this saves time when your options follow the same format. ### Step 7: Configure Form Settings Under **Settings**, you can control: response collection (collect email, limit to one response), quiz settings (show missed questions, show correct answers, show score), and presentation (shuffle question order, show progress bar). Shuffling question order prevents students from sharing answers. Showing correct answers after submission gives instant feedback. Limiting to one response prevents multiple attempts — though students can work around this by using a different Google account. ### Step 8: Share Your Quiz Click the **Send** button at the top right. You can share via email, a direct link, or an embed code for your website. For classroom use, copy the link and paste it into Google Classroom or your LMS. **Google Forms MCQ limitations to know:** - No timer on the free version (requires a third-party add-on like ExtendedForms) - No question randomization within a question — answer order does not reshuffle per student by default - Students must have a Google account if you require sign-in - Manual question writing — no AI generation from uploaded content --- ## How to Create Multiple Choice Grid Questions in Google Forms A multiple choice grid lets you ask several related sub-questions under one main question, with the same set of answer options across all rows. It's useful for rating scales, Likert surveys, and grouped assessment items. ### Step 1: Add a New Question Click the **+** button to add a question block. From the question type dropdown, select **Multiple choice grid**. ### Step 2: Set Your Rows and Columns **Rows** are your individual sub-questions (e.g., "How satisfied were you with the food?", "How satisfied were you with the service?"). **Columns** are the answer options shared across all rows (e.g., "Very satisfied", "Satisfied", "Neutral", "Dissatisfied", "Very dissatisfied"). Click **Add row** to add each sub-question and **Add column** to add each answer option. ### Step 3: Configure Grid Options Click the three-dot menu on the question block to access options: **Require a response in each row** (prevents incomplete submissions), **Limit to one response per column** (useful for ranking tasks where each row must have a unique answer), and **Shuffle row order** for randomization. ### Step 4: Link to Google Sheets Click the green **Sheets icon** at the top of the form to create a connected spreadsheet. Every grid response appears in the sheet with one column per sub-question — making analysis straightforward. **Grid use cases:** Post-lecture feedback forms, training evaluation surveys, feature rating scales, and multi-item Likert assessments all work well with the multiple choice grid format. --- ## How to Create Multiple Choice Questions in Microsoft Forms Microsoft Forms is the Google Forms equivalent for Microsoft 365 users. It integrates directly with Teams, SharePoint, and the broader Microsoft ecosystem. ### Steps to create MCQs in Microsoft Forms: 1. Go to [forms.microsoft.com](https://forms.microsoft.com) and sign in with your Microsoft account 2. Click **New Form** or **New Quiz** (quiz mode enables correct answer marking and auto-grading) 3. Click **Add new** and select **Choice** from the question type menu 4. Type your question stem 5. Add answer options by typing in each option field. Click **Add option** to add more. 6. Toggle on **Multiple answers** if you want students to be able to select more than one correct answer 7. Click **Add "Other" option** if you want a write-in field 8. Click the **checkmark** next to the correct answer(s) to mark them 9. Assign a point value and add optional answer feedback 10. Click **Share** to distribute via link, QR code, or Teams channel **Microsoft Forms advantages over Google Forms:** Built-in branching logic, better accessibility compliance, native Teams integration, and automatic response collection into Excel. --- ## How to Create Multiple Choice Questions in Word Microsoft Word doesn't have interactive quiz functionality, but it's excellent for creating MCQ documents you can print, share as PDFs, or upload to an LMS. ### Steps to create MCQs in Word: 1. Open a new Word document 2. Type your question number and stem: `1. What is the capital of France?` 3. For each answer option, use a hanging indent format: ``` A) Paris B) London C) Berlin D) Madrid ``` 4. Press **Enter** twice between questions for readability 5. To add formatting consistency, use **Styles** — create a "Question" style and an "Answer Option" style 6. For an answer key, add a separate page at the end listing the correct letter for each question **Word MCQ formatting tip:** Use the numbered list and hanging indent features (Format > Paragraph > Hanging indent) to automatically align multi-line answer options. This prevents option B from wrapping back to the left margin mid-sentence. For a printable PDF version, go to **File > Export > Create PDF/XPS**. The resulting PDF preserves your formatting perfectly for distribution. **Faster alternative:** Instead of typing every question in Word, upload your source document to DocToQuiz and export the generated questions to PDF or Excel in seconds. --- ## How to Create Multiple Choice Questions in PowerPoint PowerPoint MCQs are used in classroom presentations, interactive lessons, and self-paced slide decks. You can create static MCQ slides or interactive ones using hyperlinks and action buttons. ### Static MCQ slide (presentation use): 1. Open PowerPoint and add a new slide 2. Add a text box with your question stem 3. Add four text boxes below it, one per answer option (A, B, C, D) 4. Use consistent formatting — same font size, same color for all options 5. On the next slide, reveal the correct answer with a highlighted box or green checkmark icon ### Interactive MCQ slide (self-paced use with hyperlinks): 1. Create your question slide with four answer buttons 2. Create a "Correct!" slide and an "Incorrect — try again" slide 3. Right-click each answer option button → **Hyperlink** → **Place in this document** → link to the appropriate feedback slide 4. Add a "Next Question" button on the correct answer slide that links to the next question This hyperlink-based approach works in both PowerPoint and Google Slides and creates a genuinely interactive quiz without any add-ins. **PowerPoint MCQ tip:** Use the **Slide Master** to create a consistent MCQ template. Style one question slide, save it as a layout in the Slide Master, then apply it to every new question slide — saving significant formatting time. --- ## How to Create Multiple Choice Questions in Excel Excel is not a quiz tool, but it's used to create MCQ bank spreadsheets, organize questions for import into other platforms, and build basic interactive quizzes using data validation and conditional formatting. ### Building an MCQ bank in Excel: Set up your spreadsheet with columns: **Question Number | Question Stem | Option A | Option B | Option C | Option D | Correct Answer**. This format is compatible with import into most LMS platforms including Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard, and Google Forms (via third-party add-ons). ### Interactive quiz in Excel: 1. Column A: Question stem 2. Columns B–E: Answer options (A, B, C, D) 3. Column F: Data Validation dropdown listing A, B, C, D as the student's answer selection 4. Column G: Correct answer (hidden or locked) 5. Column H: IF formula: `=IF(F2=G2,"Correct","Incorrect")` 6. Final row: `=COUNTIF(H2:H21,"Correct")` for the total score Use conditional formatting to color correct answers green and incorrect answers red automatically. **Excel MCQ limitation:** No true interactivity — students see all questions and answers simultaneously rather than answering one at a time. This format works best for downloadable practice worksheets rather than formal assessments. --- ## How to Create Multiple Choice Questions in Canvas Canvas is the most widely used LMS in higher education. Its Quiz tool supports robust MCQ creation with question banks, randomization, and proctoring integrations. ### Steps to create MCQs in Canvas: 1. Go to your Canvas course and click **Quizzes** in the left navigation 2. Click **+ Quiz** 3. In the **Details** tab, set quiz title, instructions, time limit, allowed attempts, and date availability 4. Click the **Questions** tab 5. Click **+ New Question** 6. From the question type dropdown, select **Multiple Choice** 7. Type your question stem in the question text field 8. Add answer options in the fields below. Canvas provides four by default — click **Add Another Answer** for more. 9. Click the checkmark next to the correct answer to mark it as correct 10. Assign point value and add optional answer comments (shown when correct/incorrect) 11. Click **Update Question** to save 12. Repeat for all questions, then click **Save** or **Save and Publish** ### Canvas question banks: Canvas allows you to save questions in **Question Banks** — reusable pools your quiz draws from randomly. This is essential for large courses where different students should see different question sets. To add a question to a bank, click **+ New Question Group** and link it to an existing bank. **Canvas MCQ tip:** Use **Find Questions** to pull existing questions from your question bank into a new quiz, rather than rewriting from scratch each semester. --- ## How to Create Multiple Choice Questions in Quizlet Quizlet is primarily a flashcard tool, but its **Test** mode generates multiple choice questions automatically from any flashcard set you create. ### Creating MCQs in Quizlet: 1. Go to [quizlet.com](https://quizlet.com) and sign in 2. Click **Create** to start a new study set 3. Add your terms (question side) and definitions (answer side) for each card 4. Click **Test** mode from the study set page 5. Under Question Types, check **Multiple Choice** (Quizlet generates wrong answers from other cards in your set) 6. Set the number of questions and click **Create test** Quizlet generates distractors automatically by pulling other terms from your card set. This means the quality of your distractors depends on how well-populated and topically diverse your card set is. **Limitation:** Quizlet's MCQ generation is only as good as your flashcard set. For proper exam-style MCQs with carefully written distractors, a dedicated tool like DocToQuiz or Google Forms gives you more control. --- ## How to Create Multiple Choice Questions in Google Docs Google Docs doesn't support interactive quizzes, but it's excellent for creating formatted MCQ documents — study guides, printable tests, or documents to import into Google Forms. ### MCQ formatting in Google Docs: 1. Type your question number and stem 2. Hit **Enter** and type each answer option with a letter: `A.`, `B.`, `C.`, `D.` 3. Use **Format > Paragraph styles** to apply consistent heading and body text 4. For an answer key, use the **Footnote** feature (Insert > Footnote) to add the answer at the bottom of each page, or add a separate answer key section at the end **Tip:** To quickly convert a Google Doc full of MCQs into an interactive Google Form, use the **Form Builder** add-on (available in the Google Workspace Marketplace). It reads your Doc's formatting and creates a Google Form automatically — saving the manual copy-paste step. --- ## How to Create Multiple Choice Questions in HTML For developers building custom quiz applications or web pages, HTML provides full control over MCQ design and behavior. ### Basic HTML MCQ structure: ```html ``` Use `type="radio"` with a shared `name` attribute per question to ensure only one answer can be selected per question. For multiple-correct-answer questions (checkboxes), use `type="checkbox"`. Add JavaScript to handle submission, score calculation, and showing correct/incorrect feedback. For a styled, production-ready MCQ interface, frameworks like React with state management are more appropriate than raw HTML for anything beyond a simple static page. --- ## How to Write Good Multiple Choice Questions: Best Practices Regardless of which tool you use, the quality of your MCQs depends on following these writing principles: **One clear idea per question.** Each question stem should test exactly one concept. Questions testing multiple ideas simultaneously are confusing and produce unreliable results. **Write the stem as a complete question.** "The powerhouse of the cell is the ___" forces students to read all four options before understanding what's being asked. "Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?" is clearer. **Make all distractors plausible.** If three options are obviously wrong, the question tests nothing — a student with zero knowledge can guess correctly. Good distractors are common misconceptions or close conceptual neighbors of the correct answer. **Avoid "all of the above" and "none of the above."** These options reward test-taking strategy rather than actual knowledge. A student who identifies one correct option can eliminate "none of the above" without knowing the other options. **Keep option length consistent.** Correct answers tend to be longer because writers over-explain them. Students learn to pick the longest option. Aim for similar word count across all options. **Avoid double negatives.** "Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that is NOT shared by..." is cognitively exhausting and introduces ambiguity. Minimize negative phrasing; eliminate double negatives entirely. **Test application, not recall.** The best MCQs ask students to apply knowledge to a new scenario, not just recall a definition. This matches higher-order thinking objectives in Bloom's Taxonomy. ![DocToQuiz AI-generated MCQ quiz output showing multiple choice questions with 4 answer options and intelligent distractors for teacher assessment](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/zohaib000/blog-images/main/tutorials/doctoquiz/ui/quiz-output.png) *Caption: DocToQuiz generates MCQ questions with intelligent distractors from any uploaded document — applying best-practice MCQ design automatically so you don't have to write each distractor by hand. Source: DocToQuiz.com* --- ## Multiple Choice Questions Examples Here are examples of well-written MCQs across different difficulty levels and subjects: **Example 1 — Recall level (Biology)** > Which organelle is responsible for producing ATP in eukaryotic cells? > A) Nucleus B) Ribosome C) Mitochondria D) Golgi apparatus > *(Correct: C)* **Example 2 — Application level (Economics)** > A government reduces income tax by 10%. According to Keynesian theory, which outcome is most likely in the short term? > A) Decrease in consumer spending B) Increase in aggregate demand C) Reduction in government debt D) Decrease in investment > *(Correct: B)* **Example 3 — Analysis level (Literature)** > In George Orwell's *Animal Farm*, the pigs' gradual adoption of human behaviors most directly illustrates which theme? > A) The corrupting nature of absolute power B) The importance of collective labor C) The value of education for all citizens D) The dangers of foreign political influence > *(Correct: A)* **Example 4 — Multiple choice grid (Customer Feedback)** > Rate your satisfaction with the following (1 = Very Dissatisfied, 5 = Very Satisfied): > | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | > | Product Quality | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | > | Delivery Speed | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | > | Customer Support | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | **Sample instructions for multiple-choice questions:** "Read each question carefully. Select the best answer from the options provided. Each question has only one correct answer. You have 45 minutes to complete 30 questions. Mark your answers clearly. Do not leave any question unanswered." --- ## The AI Shortcut: Generate MCQ Questions Automatically with DocToQuiz Every method covered in this guide requires you to write your own questions. That works when you have 5 questions. It's impractical when you need 50 questions covering an entire textbook chapter or semester's worth of content. [DocToQuiz](https://www.doctoquiz.com) eliminates the question-writing step entirely. Upload any PDF, paste a YouTube video URL, drop in a Word document, upload a PowerPoint, or link a web page — and DocToQuiz's AI reads the content and generates a complete MCQ quiz in about 30 seconds. ![DocToQuiz homepage showing AI-powered MCQ quiz generator interface that creates multiple choice questions from PDFs, YouTube, Word and other formats](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/zohaib000/blog-images/main/tutorials/doctoquiz/pages/homepage.png) *Caption: DocToQuiz's AI MCQ generator creates multiple choice questions from any document or content format in seconds — the fastest way to create multiple choice questions online for free. Source: DocToQuiz.com* Here's what DocToQuiz generates automatically that would take you hours to write manually: - **4-option MCQs** with the correct answer and three intelligent distractors - **True/false questions** where the content supports them - **Difficulty-calibrated questions** — choose Easy, Medium, or Hard - **Up to 200 questions** from a single content source - **Auto-grading** — no manual marking required And unlike Google Forms, Canvas, or Microsoft Forms, you never write a single question yourself. The AI handles it from whatever material you already have. ### DocToQuiz vs. Google Forms for MCQ creation | Feature | Google Forms | DocToQuiz | |---|---|---| | Question writing | Manual — you write every question | AI-generated from your content | | Time to create 20 questions | 30–60 minutes | 30–60 seconds | | Auto-grading | Yes (quiz mode) | Yes (instant) | | Content formats accepted | N/A (manual entry only) | PDF, YouTube, Word, PPT, Audio, Images, Web | | Class management dashboard | No | Yes — deploy to entire class | | Question count | Unlimited (manual) | Up to 200 (AI-generated) | | Free plan | Yes | Yes — free forever | | Student login required | Optional (email collection) | No — share link only | For teachers who need 20 questions from last night's reading, DocToQuiz saves about 45 minutes of work compared to typing those questions manually into Google Forms. ![DocToQuiz for teachers landing page showing Group Learning dashboard, quiz assignment features, and class monitoring for multiple choice quiz deployment](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/zohaib000/blog-images/main/tutorials/doctoquiz/pages/for-teachers.png) *Caption: DocToQuiz gives teachers a complete free platform to create MCQ quizzes from any document and deploy them to an entire class simultaneously — with real-time scoring and analytics. Source: DocToQuiz.com* --- ## Step-by-Step: How to Create Multiple Choice Questions Online with DocToQuiz Here is exactly how to create a multiple choice quiz using DocToQuiz's AI generator: **Step 1: Go to doctoquiz.com** — no account needed. Click **Create Quiz**. ![DocToQuiz quiz creation upload step — drag and drop zone showing supported formats including PDF, YouTube, Word, PowerPoint, images, audio for MCQ generation](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/zohaib000/blog-images/main/tutorials/doctoquiz/quiz-creation/step1-upload.png) *Caption: Step 1 — Upload your content to DocToQuiz's MCQ generator. Supports PDF, YouTube URLs, Word documents, PowerPoint, audio files, images, and web page links. Source: DocToQuiz.com* **Step 2: Upload your content.** Drag and drop your PDF, paste a YouTube lecture URL, or upload a Word doc or PowerPoint. This is the source material the AI reads to generate your questions. **Step 3: Configure your quiz settings.** Set difficulty (Easy, Medium, or Hard), question count (5–200), time limit, pass percentage, and whether students see correct answers after submission. You can also add custom AI instructions — for example, "Focus only on Chapter 3" or "Include questions on enzyme kinetics only." ![DocToQuiz quiz settings panel showing difficulty level, question count slider, time limit, pass percentage and custom AI instructions for MCQ configuration](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/zohaib000/blog-images/main/tutorials/doctoquiz/quiz-creation/step2-settings.png) *Caption: Step 2 — Configure your MCQ quiz settings in DocToQuiz — choose difficulty, question count (up to 200), time limit, and add custom instructions to focus on specific topics. Source: DocToQuiz.com* **Step 4: Review your summary.** DocToQuiz shows a pre-generation summary — content sources, question count, difficulty, duration, and deadline settings. Confirm everything, then click **Generate Quiz**. ![DocToQuiz review summary screen step 3 showing quiz configuration details including content sources, question count, difficulty, and generate button before MCQ creation](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/zohaib000/blog-images/main/tutorials/doctoquiz/quiz-creation/step3-review.png) *Caption: Step 3 — Review your MCQ quiz summary before generation — DocToQuiz shows all settings so you stay in full control of the output before the AI generates your questions. Source: DocToQuiz.com* **Step 5: Watch the AI generate your questions.** The quiz is typically ready in 30–90 seconds. You see a progress indicator while the AI reads your content and generates MCQ questions with distractors. ![DocToQuiz AI generating quiz screen showing progress indicator while AI creates multiple choice questions from uploaded content](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/zohaib000/blog-images/main/tutorials/doctoquiz/quiz-creation/generating.png) *Caption: DocToQuiz AI generating MCQ questions from your uploaded content — typically takes 30–90 seconds to produce a complete multiple choice quiz ready for review and sharing. Source: DocToQuiz.com* **Step 6: Review, edit, and share.** Your generated MCQ quiz is ready. Review all questions, edit or delete any individual question if needed, then share via link, QR code, or assign directly to a class group. ![DocToQuiz quiz created successfully screen showing generated MCQ questions with publish, assign to class, and share options](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/zohaib000/blog-images/main/tutorials/doctoquiz/quiz-creation/quiz-created.png) *Caption: Step 6 — Your MCQ quiz is generated and ready. DocToQuiz lets you publish, share via link or QR code, assign to a class, or export — all from one screen. Source: DocToQuiz.com* 👉 [Try DocToQuiz free — generate your first MCQ quiz in 30 seconds, no signup required](https://www.doctoquiz.com) ### Sharing and assigning your MCQ quiz Once generated, DocToQuiz gives you multiple ways to distribute your quiz: ![DocToQuiz share and assign modal showing shareable link, QR code generation, and class assignment options for MCQ quiz distribution](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/zohaib000/blog-images/main/tutorials/doctoquiz/quiz-creation/share-assign.png) *Caption: Share your MCQ quiz via a direct link, display a QR code on your classroom projector, or assign directly to an enrolled class group — DocToQuiz handles all distribution formats. Source: DocToQuiz.com* - **Shareable link** — one URL, students open it directly, no account needed - **QR code** — display on your classroom projector, students scan and start instantly - **Assign to class** — push the quiz to all enrolled students simultaneously via the Group Learning dashboard - **Embed code** — embed the quiz in any website, LMS, or school portal ### Tracking student results After students submit, DocToQuiz records every response automatically. You see individual scores, class averages, and question-level error rates in real time — no manual grade entry, no spreadsheet maintenance. ![DocToQuiz teacher monitoring dashboard showing student scores, class performance analytics, and question-level data for MCQ quiz results](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/zohaib000/blog-images/main/tutorials/doctoquiz/ui/teacher-dashboard.png) *Caption: DocToQuiz's teacher dashboard shows every student's MCQ quiz score, class average, and which questions students got wrong most frequently — zero manual grading required. Source: DocToQuiz.com* For a deeper look at DocToQuiz's teacher features including class management and analytics, visit [doctoquiz.com/for/teachers](https://www.doctoquiz.com/for/teachers). For the AI quiz maker overview, see [doctoquiz.com/quiz-maker/pdf](https://www.doctoquiz.com/quiz-maker/pdf) for PDF-based quiz generation. You might also find these related guides helpful: [AI MCQ generator — create multiple choice questions in seconds](https://www.doctoquiz.com/blog/ai-mcq-generator-create-multiple-choice-questions-in-seconds-2025) and [multiple choice test maker — create tests online free](https://www.doctoquiz.com/blog/multiple-choice-test-maker-create-tests-online-free-2025-complete-guide). --- ## Conclusion Creating multiple choice questions manually — whether in Google Forms, Microsoft Forms, Canvas, Word, or any other platform — follows the same basic pattern: write the stem, write the options, mark the correct answer, configure settings, and share. The steps differ slightly by tool, but the core process is identical. Three things to take away from this guide: first, MCQ quality depends almost entirely on your distractors — if your wrong answers are obviously wrong, your quiz tests nothing. Second, Google Forms and Microsoft Forms are the best free tools for interactive online MCQs, with auto-grading and result tracking built in. Third, if you need to create multiple choice questions from existing course materials at scale, DocToQuiz eliminates the writing step entirely — upload your PDF or paste your YouTube link, and the AI generates a complete, auto-graded MCQ quiz in under 60 seconds. For anything beyond a handful of manually typed questions, the AI approach is faster, more consistent, and produces better distractors than most educators write by hand. 👉 [Create your first AI-generated MCQ quiz free at DocToQuiz.com — no account, no credit card required](https://www.doctoquiz.com) Questions about MCQ creation or DocToQuiz features? Reach the team at [support@doctoquiz.com](mailto:support@doctoquiz.com).