Quiz (noun)

1. A test or examination of knowledge.
2. A game or competition in which players answer questions in order to win prizes.
3. A question or set of questions.

Origin:

The word "quiz" is derived from the word "quizzen" which means "to mock". it was first used in the late 18th century to describe a practical joke or a hoax, before it was used to describe a test or examination of knowledge.

Examples:

1. She studied hard for the quiz.
2. He gave a pop quiz to the students.
3. The quiz was on World War II.
4. They had a quiz show on TV every Saturday night.
5. The quiz consisted of multiple choice questions.