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Weekly quiz answers

Q. Neither vulnerable, as South you hold:

xA 10 uQ v10 5 3 w10 9 8 6 5 4 2

The bidding has proceeded:

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST

1w Dbl ?

What do you bid now?

A. Raise to to five clubs.

Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold:

x10 6 u9 3 vA K J 9 5 2 w4 3 2

The bidding has proceeded:

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH

1x Pass Pass ?

What action do you take?

A. It is tempting to re-open with a bid of two diamonds, since North could have a pretty good hand that was unsuitable for immediate action. Equally possible, however, is that West has a strong major two-suiter and, given the chance, your opponents might sail into an unbeatable game in hearts. Since that risk is real, pass.

Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold:

xK 10 9 8 6 5 uK 8 3 vA K w7 6

The bidding has proceeded:

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST

1x Pass 1NT 3v*

?

*pre-emptive

What action do you take?

A. Bid three spades.

Q. Neither vulnerable, you hold:

xJ 10 3 uK 6 5 vQ 9 7 4 wK 9 3

Partner opens the bidding with one heart. What do you respond?

A. Raise to two hearts.

Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold:

x7 2 u9 6 5 vJ 10 4 3 2 w8 7 6

The bidding has proceeded:

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH

1v Dbl Pass ?

What action do you take?

A. Not the best hand we have seen this week, but you must do something. Passing is equivalent to handing the opponents buckets of points for making one diamond doubled with who knows how many overtricks. Partner has asked you to bid, so oblige. Bid one heart, your cheaper three-card suit.

Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold:

xA K Q 10 6 3 u6 vJ 5 wA Q 10 9

The bidding has proceeded:

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST

1x Pass 1NT Pass

?

What do you bid now?

A. Your choice is between three spades, three clubs and two clubs. Three clubs can be discarded immediately — you do not have the values to insist on game. The trouble with three spades is that it could get passed (it is only invitational) when game in clubs is laydown. That leaves two clubs as your best option. Given a chance, a spade rebid later describes your 6-4 distribution and better than average strength.

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