Qwen2.5-1.5B-Instruct-Multiple-Choice-Maker

Overview

This model is fine-tuned to generate multiple-choice questions in XML format based on input text. It is designed for educational purposes, such as creating assessment materials, and for generating machine learning benchmark questions.

Quantized models of the previous version are available here. Special thanks to mradermacher for quantizing.

Training Details

• Data Source:
  • The training dataset was generated from open-source sociology textbooks using a custom prompt powered by the agentlans/Llama3.1-LexiHermes-SuperStorm model. The dataset contains 3739 rows. Due to licensing restrictions, the dataset is not provided here.
  • Additional finetuning on agentlans/finewebedu-multiple-choice dataset.
• Training Method:
  • Fine-tuning was conducted using LLaMA-Factory with rank 16 LoRA, alpha = 32, and rslora, leveraging the Liger kernel.
  • The additional finetuning was done with the same settings but with 0.2 LoRA dropout.

Potential Applications

• Education: Automate the creation of multiple-choice questions for exams or quizzes.
• Machine Learning: Generate benchmark datasets for evaluating natural language processing models.

Limitations

• Outputs may require manual review to ensure:
  • Questions and answers are contextually accurate and appropriate for assessment.
  • Only one correct answer is provided.
• XML format is verbose but ensures stricter validation compared to JSON.
  • Requires further processing to make it suitable for human or machine assessments.

Usage Instructions

Format the text using this template:

Multiple choice:
{{YOUR_TEXT_HERE}}

The output will be given in XML format like:

<quiz>
<multiple-choice>
<question>What is the answer to this question?</question>
<choice id="a">Choice A</choice>
<choice id="b">Choice B</choice>
<choice id="c">Choice C</choice>
<choice id="d">Choice D</choice>
<answer value="a"/>
</multiple-choice>
... more <multiple-choice></multiple-choice> tags
</quiz>

Click here for an example

Input:

Multiple choice:

The concept of cultural relativism has long been a cornerstone of anthropological theory, emphasizing the importance of understanding cultural practices and beliefs within their own context rather than judging them by external standards. This perspective challenges ethnocentrism, the tendency to view one's own culture as superior or normative, and instead promotes an appreciation for the diversity of human experiences and expressions. Cultural relativism posits that values, norms, and traditions are not universal but are shaped by historical, social, and environmental factors unique to each society. For example, practices such as dietary restrictions, marriage customs, or religious rituals may seem peculiar or even incomprehensible to outsiders but hold profound significance within the communities that uphold them. While cultural relativism fosters empathy and cross-cultural understanding, it also raises complex ethical questions, particularly when certain practices conflict with universal human rights standards. For instance, debates surrounding issues like female genital mutilation or child marriage often highlight the tension between respecting cultural traditions and advocating for individual freedoms and well-being. Scholars have sought to reconcile these challenges by advocating for a balanced approach that acknowledges cultural specificity while promoting dialogue about shared values and ethical principles. Ultimately, cultural relativism serves as a critical tool for navigating the complexities of globalization and multiculturalism in an increasingly interconnected world, encouraging both academic inquiry and practical engagement with diverse societies.

Output:

<quiz>
<multiple-choice>
<question>What is the main argument of cultural relativism?</question>
<choice id="a">That cultural practices and beliefs are universal and should be judged by external standards.</choice>
<choice id="b">That values, norms, and traditions are shaped by historical, social, and environmental factors unique to each society.</choice>
<choice id="c">That one's own culture is superior or normative and should be viewed as such.</choice>
<choice id="d">That cultural diversity is a threat to human rights and should be suppressed.</choice>
<answer value="b"/>
</multiple-choice>
<multiple-choice>
<question>What is a potential challenge when cultural relativism is applied to issues like female genital mutilation or child marriage?</question>
<choice id="a">It can lead to a lack of empathy and understanding between cultures.</choice>
<choice id="b">It can promote a balanced approach that acknowledges cultural specificity while promoting dialogue about shared values and ethical principles.</choice>
<choice id="c">It can result in the suppression of cultural traditions and the violation of individual freedoms.</choice>
<choice id="d">It can lead to a loss of cultural diversity and the erosion of human rights.</choice>
<answer value="c"/>
</multiple-choice>
<multiple-choice>
<question>What is one way cultural relativism can be applied to address the tension between cultural traditions and universal human rights?</question>
<choice id="a">By suppressing cultural traditions and promoting the suppression of individual freedoms.</choice>
<choice id="b">By advocating for a balanced approach that acknowledges cultural specificity while promoting dialogue about shared values and ethical principles.</choice>
<choice id="c">By ignoring the issue and focusing on other aspects of cultural diversity.</choice>
<choice id="d">By promoting the suppression of cultural traditions and the promotion of individual freedoms.</choice>
<answer value="b"/>
</multiple-choice>
<multiple-choice>
<question>What is a benefit of cultural relativism in navigating the complexities of globalization and multiculturalism?</question>
<choice id="a">It can lead to a loss of cultural diversity and the erosion of human rights.</choice>
<choice id="b">It can promote empathy and cross-cultural understanding.</choice>
<choice id="c">It can result in the suppression of cultural traditions and the violation of individual freedoms.</choice>
<choice id="d">It can lead to a lack of empathy and understanding between cultures.</choice>
<answer value="b"/>
</multiple-choice>
</quiz>