BRIDGE

Weekly quiz
Q. East-West vulnerable, as South you hold:
x A Q 10 8 u 10 5 v 7 2 w J 8 7 6 5
The bidding has proceeded:
NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1u 2v ?
What action do you take?
Q. East-West vulnerable, as South you hold:
x K Q J 9 4 3 u 5 v J 5 3 w J 6 2
Partner opens the bidding with three clubs and the next hand passes. What action do you take?
Q. Both vulnerable, you hold:
x 9 8 3 2 u A 9 4 2 v A K 10 2 w 6
Your right-hand opponent opens the bidding with one club. What action do you take?
Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold:
x Q 3 2 u Q 8 5 v K J 9 4 3 2 w 5
The bidding has proceeded:
SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
Pass Pass 1w Pass
1v Pass 1x Pass
?
What do you bid now?
Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold:
x Q J 9 8 5 4 u 10 5 4 v K 4 w 10 7
The bidding has proceeded:
NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1x 2w ?
What action do you take?
Q. Not vulnerable, you hold:
x A K J 6 u 10 5 v 9 5 4 w K 10 9 5
Your right-hand opponent opens the bidding with one diamond. What action do you take?
Look for answers Monday.
XThis column is written by Tannah Hirsch and Omar Sharif. For information about Charles Goren's newsletter for bridge players, call (800) 788-1225 or write Goren Bridge Letter, P.O. Box 4410, Chicago, Ill. 60680
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