Is there a way to duplicate multiple drop down answers?

[JuaneHeflin]

Hi, 

I am an old instructor but new to Canvas. I use a lot of what Canvas calls "multiple drop down" items in my quizzes. Often there are 5-6 options for the answers. Do I have to type all 5-6 options for each [ ]? For example, If I have five statements, each with a "[vb1}," [vb2]," "[vb3]" and so forth, do I have to type all six answer options EACH time? It seems there would be a way to duplicate the choices.

Thanks for any suggestions!
Juane

[Ron_Bowman]

@JuaneHeflin -

Unfortunately, I do not think there is a way to do what you want.  I just looked at it in classic quizzes and you are correct in that you have to type in the same answers for each dropdown option.  There is not an option for it in new quizzes either(as far as I can tell).  With new quizzes(select the fill in the blank question and then select dropdown from the answer type) you at least have all the answers from previous dropdowns shown; however, you still have to copy or retype them.

Ron