BRIDGE

Q. Both vulnerable, you hold:
x K Q J 7 u J 10 5 4 v Q 6 w A K 7
Your right-hand opponent opens the bidding with one club. What action do you take?
Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold:
x A 5 3 u A 10 3 v K 9 5 3 w Q 8 7
The bidding has proceeded:
WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1w Pass 1v Pass
2w Pass Pass ?
What action do you take?
Q. Vulnerable, you hold:
x K J 10 4 u 9 v K 8 7 w K 10 9 5 3
Partner opens the bidding with one heart. What do you respond?
Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold:
x K 10 8 4 u 8 7 3 v 6 w 10 9 5 4 2
The bidding has proceeded:
NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1u Dbl ?
What do you bid now?
Q. Not vulnerable, you hold:
x A K 7 3 u A Q J 9 7 5 2 v 9 w A
What is your opening bid?
Q. Neither vulnerable, as South you hold:
x 7 u 9 5 v A Q 10 7 6 3 w K Q 9 8
The bidding has proceeded:
NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1w 2w* ?
*majors
What do you bid now?
Look for answers Monday.
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