1. A short test or examination, typically with multiple questions, designed to assess knowledge or understanding of a subject
The teacher gave us a surprise quiz on the chapter we studied yesterday.
A professora nos deu um questionário surpresa sobre o capítulo que estudamos ontem.
2. A playful or informal test of knowledge, often used as entertainment
Let's play a trivia quiz about 1980s movies.
Vamos fazer um teste de trivia sobre filmes dos anos 80.
3. To examine or question someone to assess their knowledge (verb form)
The host will quiz the contestants on historical facts.
O apresentador vai questionar os participantes sobre fatos históricos.