quiz answers

quiz answers

Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold:

x8 4 uK 10 7 6 vA 9 5 4 w8 7 2

The bidding has proceeded:

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST

1u Pass 2u Pass

3w Pass ?

What action do you take?

A. You have a borderline raise to four spades, and had your ace of diamonds been the ace of clubs, four hearts would have been clear cut. Here, however, we prefer a bid of three diamonds.

Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold:

x9 5 u10 7 6 vK Q 9 4 wK 10 7 6

The bidding has proceeded:

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST

1x Pass 1NT Pass

2NT Pass ?

What action do you take?

A. You have a good eight points and fine intermediates, which provide you with added safety. While this hand is borderline, the intermediates provide backing for your stoppers. Raise to three no trump.

Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold:

x9 5 u8 3 vA K J 8 7 3 wK Q 6

The bidding has proceeded:

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST

1u Pass 2v Pass

2u Pass ?

What do you bid now?

A. Partner’s rebid can be made on a dead minimum or quite a strong hand — your response was forcing. In either case, you want to be at least in game, but which one? To find out more about partner’s hand bid three clubs.

Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold:

xA K Q 6 3 u9 6 5 vK 10 5 wJ 5

The bidding has proceeded:

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST

1x Pass 2v Pass

2x Pass 3w Pass

3v Pass 4x Pass

?

What action do you take?

A. In terms of point count you have a minimum, but think about partner’s bidding. Your king of diamonds is worth its weight in gold, even at today’s prices. Bid six spades.

Q. North-South vulnerable, as South you hold:

xA Q 9 8 5 3 uK 10 7 6 vA wQ 7

The bidding has proceeded:

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST

1u Pass 1x Pass

2u Pass ?

What do you bid now?

A. We would gamble it out by bidding six hearts. If we don’t find partner with a club control, perhaps the opponents will lead the wrong minor!

Q. Neither vulnerable, as South you hold:

xA K 9 8 2 uA J 7 v9 5 wA 10 6

The bidding has proceeded:

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST

1x Pass 3x Pass

?

What do you bid now?

A. You do not want to get beyond game if there is no need to. Start your investigation by cue-bidding four clubs and see how partner reacts.

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