Markdown quiz

12 quick questions on the syntax from the lessons, with the reason behind every answer.

0 of 12 answered
  1. 1. Which line makes a level-2 heading?
  2. 2. How do you make a word bold?
  3. 3. Which makes a link with the text sdev?
  4. 4. What does an exclamation mark in front of a link do?
  5. 5. How do you start a new paragraph?
  6. 6. Which ends a line with a line break, not a new paragraph?
  7. 7. What does a line starting with > do?
  8. 8. Which starts a numbered list?
  9. 9. How do you show code as is, inside a sentence?
  10. 10. Which row separates a table header from its body?
  11. 11. Which makes a done task in a task list?
  12. 12. How do you show a literal asterisk instead of italics?

How to take the quiz

  1. Answer the questions

    Pick one option for each of the 12 questions. Skipped questions count as wrong, so answer them all.

  2. Check answers

    The score appears at the top and every question shows whether you were right and why. The best score is saved on this device.

  3. Fix the gaps

    Missed one? The reason names the rule; the matching lesson is a click away and the cheat sheet has the syntax.

Questions people ask

What does the quiz cover?

The basic syntax everyone needs: headings, emphasis, links, images, paragraphs and line breaks, quotes, lists, code, tables, task lists and escaping. Each question has one right answer and a one-line reason shown after you check.

What is a good score?

12 of 12 after the lessons. Anything you miss points at a lesson worth redoing; the reason under each question names the rule.

Can I retake it?

As often as you like. Try again clears the answers; only your best score is kept, on this device.