# NotebookLM prompt: quiz aligned to learning goals

Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/prompts/quiz-aligned-to-learning-goals-prompt  
Section: Prompts  
Last verified: November 2026  
Plan: Free

Use it when a generated quiz must test the goals of the lesson, not random details. Paste the prompt below into the NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) chat and replace the parts in square brackets. It tells NotebookLM to answer only from your sources, cite them and flag what they do not cover.

## Quick facts

| Item | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Works in | NotebookLM / Gemini Notebook chat, and the customise box of Studio items |
| Sources needed | The lesson material and the learning goals written out. |
| Cost | Free to copy. Saving it in the extension is free for up to 10 plain prompts. |

## The prompt

```text
Learning goals:
[PASTE GOALS]

Write a multiple-choice quiz with [N] questions. For each question state which goal it tests.
Each question has four options, one correct. Wrong options must reflect real misunderstandings, not jokes.
Give a one-sentence explanation of the correct answer with its source. Cover every goal at least once.

Use only the sources in this notebook. Cite the source for every claim. If the sources do not cover something, say "not covered in the sources" instead of filling the gap.
```

## How to use it

1. Open the notebook and tick only the sources this question is about.
2. Paste the prompt into the chat and replace every part in [SQUARE BRACKETS].
3. Open two or three citations in the answer to confirm they say what the answer claims.
4. Save the answer as a note, then keep it: [Export the quiz to Moodle](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/quiz-to-moodle-gift).

## Adapt it

- Paste the goals into the customise box when generating a quiz in Studio.
- Ask for two parallel versions for a retake.

> NotebookLM can misread or over-generalise a source. A prompt reduces that; it does not remove it. Check cited passages before you rely on an answer.

## Frequently asked questions

### What should be in the notebook before I use the quiz aligned to learning goals prompt?

The lesson material and the learning goals written out.

### Why does the prompt ask NotebookLM to say what is not covered?

Because a grounded tool is most useful when it shows the edges of your sources. An explicit instruction to flag gaps reduces confident answers that the sources do not support.

### Does this prompt work in Gemini Notebook?

Yes. Gemini Notebook is the new name of NotebookLM since July 16, 2026. The chat works the same way: it answers from the sources you select.

## Related guides

- [Export NotebookLM quizzes to Moodle GIFT](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/export/quiz-to-moodle-gift)
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