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Answers to weekly quiz

Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold:

xK Q 7 uA J 9 7 6 3 2 vA 7 2 wVoid

The bidding has proceeded

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST

1u Pass 2u Pass

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What do you bid now?

A. If there is no duplication in clubs, there are many hands partner could have which would produce 12 tricks. But there are many more hands where even 11 tricks would be in great jeopardy. By the time you find out, it could be too late. Bid four hearts.

Q. Neither vulnerable, as South you hold:

x2 uK Q 10 5 vA Q 7 2 wJ 9 8 3

The bidding has proceeded:

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST

Pass 1x Pass 2x

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What do you bid now?

A. As a passed hand, you have the perfect shape and strength for a takeout double of two spades. Take that action.

Q. Neither vulnerable, as South you hold:

xK 9 uJ 10 8 7 3 vK 8 2 wA K 2

The bidding has proceeded:

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST

1u Pass 2u Pass

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What action do you take?

A. Pass.

Q. Neither vulnerable as South you hold:

xA K J 9 5 3 uK 9 v7 6 3 w9 5

The bidding has proceeded:

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST

1u Pass 1x Pass

2u Pass ?

What do you bid now?

A. Jump to four hearts.

Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold:

xJ 8 3 u8 5 vA Q 9 6 wA Q 7 6

The bidding has proceeded:

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST

1v Pass 1u Pass

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What do you bid now?

A. Make the more descriptive rebid of one no trump.

Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold:

xA J uJ 7 vA K 8 7 5 3 wK 6 2

The bidding has proceeded:

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST

1v Pass 2w Pass

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What do you bid now?

A. That depends on style. If you play that partner’s two-over-one response promises a rebid you can afford to show your suit length now by rebidding two diamonds, intending to support clubs next. If not, raise to three clubs. That suggests a better hand than two diamonds would. Despite your 16 high-card points, do not steal your own bidding space by jumping to three diamonds — your suit quality is not good enough.

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