Answers to weekly quiz

Answers to weekly quiz

Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold:

xK J 7 6 3 u8 6 3 vJ 10 6 w8 4

The bidding has proceeded:

WESTNORTHEAST SOUTH

1uDbl3u?

What action do you take?

A. You do not have much, but to pass would be foolhardy. Bid three spades.

Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold:

xA Q J 7 6 4 u9 vVoid wK Q 9 7 6 4

Your right-hand opponent opens the bidding with one heart. What action do you take?

A. Bid two clubs now and you can complete the description of your hand one level lower.

Q. East-West vulnerable, as South you hold:

xK 8 5 4 u8 4 v9 5 4 wA J 8 3

The bidding has proceeded:

NORTHEASTSOUTHWEST

1x2u2x3u

4x5u?

What action do you take?

A. Show that you have defensive values by making a penalty double. With an unsuitable hand, partner can still bid on.

Q. Vulnerable, as South you hold:

xQ J 6 uJ 9 6 v8 6 4 w10 7 6 4

The bidding has proceeded:

WESTNORTHEASTSOUTH

1uDblPass?

What do you bid now?

A. You could hardly have a worse hand, and we see no reason why you should want to respond in a bad four-card minor at the two-level. Instead, bid the one suit the auction has shown partner must have. Respond one spade.

Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold:

xK 10 7 6 3 u8 7 3 vQ J wK 9 4

The bidding has proceeded:

WESTNORTHEASTSOUTH

1uDblPass?

What do you bid now?

A. Your five-card major and the fact that all your points rate to be working make your hand just good enough for a jump response to partner’s takeout double. Bid two spades.

Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold:

xK Q J 6 uA 10 7 vA J 7 6 wA Q

The bidding has proceeded:

EASTSOUTHWESTNORTH

1wDblPass1x

Pass?

What do you bid now?

A. Show partner your good hand and excellent support by jumping to four spades.

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