quiz

Generates and grades quiz questions from your recent Readwise Reader documents.

Updated Jun 17, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nikbrunner/dots --skill quiz-nikbrunner
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: quiz
Source: https://github.com/nikbrunner/dots/tree/main/common/.agents/skills/quiz
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nikbrunner/dots --skill quiz-nikbrunner

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Quiz-based reinforcement helps you test understanding of documents you've recently read in Readwise Reader, turning passive reading into active recall practice.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Progressive quizzing: generates a sequence of 3–5 questions per document, focusing on key ideas, arguments, and highlights you’ve saved.
  • Personalization: adapts question framing based on an optional persona file to reflect your role and goals.
  • Workflow integration: retrieves recent documents via Readwise MCP tools or CLI, presents questions one at a time, and provides immediate feedback plus a final score.

Quick Start

Ask me to start a Readwise Reader quiz on one of your recently read documents.

Frequently Asked Questions about quiz

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I quiz myself on Readwise Reader highlights to boost retention?

To quiz yourself on Readwise Reader highlights, this Skill retrieves recent documents and generates 3-5 questions per document using your saved highlights, then grades your responses with immediate feedback and a final score.

What's the best way to turn my recent Readwise documents into active recall practice?

The best way to turn recent Readwise documents into active recall practice is generating progressive quizzes from your highlights, which tests your understanding of key ideas and arguments you have saved.

Can I personalize quiz questions based on my specific role or goals?

Yes, you can personalize quiz questions by supplying an optional persona file, which adapts the question framing to reflect your specific role and goals during the knowledge check.

Do I need the Readwise MCP tools to generate quizzes from my saved documents?

You need either Readwise MCP tools or CLI equivalents to generate quizzes, as the Skill relies on these integrations to fetch metadata and highlights from your recently read documents.

How does the scoring and feedback mechanism work for Readwise knowledge checks?

The scoring mechanism works by presenting questions one at a time, grading each response with immediate feedback, and reporting a final score at the end of the quiz session.

How many questions are generated per document during a retention quiz?

A retention quiz generates a sequence of 3 to 5 questions per document, focusing specifically on the key ideas, arguments, and highlights you have saved in Readwise Reader.