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 Weekly Bridge Quiz March, 2024 from the San Diego Union-Tribune     
 Bob Jones
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ Saturday, 2024-03-02 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 7 5   ♥ 5 2
♦ Q 6 3   ♣ K Q J 9 7 6

As dealer, what call would you make?
 
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 10 9 4   ♥ 8 6
♦ K 7 5   ♣A Q J 5 2

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1H Pass 1NT Pass
2D Pass ?  
What call would you make?
 
Q 3 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 10   ♥ A J 2
♦ K Q 8 7   ♣ J 7 6 4 2

As dealer, what call would you make?
 
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 7 6 4 2   ♥ J 9
♦ Q   ♣ A K J 9 7 5

As dealer, what call would you make?
 
Q 5 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Void   ♥ A 7 6 4 3
♦ K 7   ♣ K J 10 8 6 4

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1C Pass 1S Pass
?      
What call would you make?
 
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 9 7 6 5   ♥ Q J 9 7
♦ Q 7 5   ♣ 10 7

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1C Dbl Pass 1H
Pass 2H Pass ?
What call would you make?
 
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ ANSWERS Monday, 2024-03-04 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 7 5   ♥ 5 2
♦ Q 6 3   ♣ K Q J 9 7 6

As dealer, what call would you make?
 
A - 2C is not available for a pre-empt, so 3C allows for pre-empts with good 6-card suits. Bid 3C.
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 10 9 4   ♥ 8 6
♦ K 7 5   ♣A Q J 5 2

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1H Pass 1NT Pass
2D Pass ?  
What call would you make?
 
A - This hand is barely worth 2NT, but it is. Without the jack of clubs, bid 2H.
Q 3 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 10   ♥ A J 2
♦ K Q 8 7   ♣ J 7 6 4 2

As dealer, what call would you make?
 
A - 1C or 1D? Why wrestle with that choice when this hand is not really worth an opening bid, especially with rebid problems. Pass.
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 7 6 4 2   ♥ J 9
♦ Q   ♣ A K J 9 7 5

As dealer, what call would you make?
 
A - This hand, with short-suit honors, is not worth an opening one bid. Don’t let 4 small spades deter you from a pre-empt. Bid 3C.
Q 5 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Void   ♥ A 7 6 4 3
♦ K 7   ♣ K J 10 8 6 4

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1C Pass 1S Pass
?      
What call would you make?
 
A - 2H would be a reverse, showing extras. If this hand finds a fit, it does have extras. Be optimistic and bid 2H.
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 9 7 6 5   ♥ Q J 9 7
♦ Q 7 5   ♣ 10 7

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1C Dbl Pass 1H
Pass 2H Pass ?
What call would you make?
 
A - Partner’s sequence shows a good hand, about 18-20 points. This hand is not quite worth another bid. Pass.
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ Saturday, 2024-03-09 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 7   ♥ 10 8 7 5
♦ K J 9 7   ♣ A J 7 5

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
Pass 1D Pass 1S
?      
What call would you make?
 
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A 6 5 3   ♥ A J 8 4
♦ A J 8 6   ♣ J

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1C Pass 1H Pass
2C Pass ?  
What call would you make?
 
Q 3 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A K J   ♥ K Q 9 5 3
♦ J 9 7   ♣ A K

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
2D Pass 2NT Pass
3D Pass ?  
What call would you make?
 
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A J 9 7   ♥ A 7 3
♦Void   ♣ K Q 10 8 7 5

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1C 2D ?  
What call would you make?
 
Q 5 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q   ♥ A K 9 5 4
♦ J 10 6 4   ♣ A J 5

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
Pass Pass 1H Pass
2C*   ?  
What call would you make?
 
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ J 10 4   ♥ 9 8 4
♦ K Q J   ♣ 6 4 3 2

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1C 1H ?  
What call would you make?
 
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ ANSWERS Monday, 2024-03-11 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 7   ♥ 10 8 7 5
♦ K J 9 7   ♣ A J 7 5

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
Pass 1D Pass 1S
?      
What call would you make?
A – Dbl. You’re protected by being a passed hand. Partner will do nothing to hurt you.
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A 6 5 3   ♥ A J 8 4
♦ A J 8 6   ♣ J

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1C Pass 1H Pass
2C Pass ?  
What call would you make?
A – There is no slam, there is no fit, so don’t waste time. Bid 3NT.
Q 3 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A K J   ♥ K Q 9 5 3
♦ J 9 7   ♣ A K

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
2D Pass 2NT Pass
3D Pass ?  
What call would you make?
A – Partner has shown a minimum, so give up on slam. Which game should you bid, 3NT or 5D? We like 3NT.
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A J 9 7   ♥ A 7 3
♦Void   ♣ K Q 10 8 7 5

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1C 2D ?  
What call would you make?
A – You have much to do, perhaps ending in a grand slam. Start with 3D, showing a club fit and at least invitational values.
Q 5 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q   ♥ A K 9 5 4
♦ J 10 6 4   ♣ A J 5

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
Pass Pass 1H Pass
2C*   ?  
What call would you make?
A – You have no slam opposite a passed hand and you want to be in game. Don’t waste time. Bid 4H.
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ J 10 4   ♥ 9 8 4
♦ K Q J   ♣ 6 4 3 2

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1C 1H ?  
What call would you make?
A – Don’t worry that partner might only have 3 clubs. This is your only chance to compete. Bid 2C.
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ Saturday, 2024-03-16 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K J 10 7  ♥ 7 3
♦ Q J 9 7 6 4   ♣ 2

As dealer, what call would you make?
   
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K J 9 7   ♥ 5
♦ Q 8 6   ♣ 10 9 8 6 4

Partner opens 1NT, 15-17, and right-hand opponent bids 2H. What call would you make?
 
Q 3 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A 10 7 4   ♥ K 7 3
♦ A K 5 3   ♣ K 10

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1C Pass 1S ?
What call would you make?
 
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Void   ♥ J 10 7 6
♦K 10 8 7 6 3   ♣ K Q 3

Partner opens 1S and right-hand opponent bids 2H. What call would you make?
 
Q 5 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q J 8 4   ♥ K 3
♦ 8 7 5 4 2   ♣ 7 5

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1H 1S Dbl* ?
*Negative

What call would you make?
 
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Void   ♥ 10 3
♦ Q 9 7 6 5 3   ♣ A K J 7 3

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1D 1S Dbl* 2D
?      
*Negative

What call would you make?
 
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ ANSWERS Monday, 2024-03-18 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K J 10 7  ♥ 7 3
♦ Q J 9 7 6 4   ♣ 2

As dealer, what call would you make?
A – Four low spades would not keep us from pre-empting, but four good ones will. Pass.
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K J 9 7   ♥ 5
♦ Q 8 6   ♣ 10 9 8 6 4

Partner opens 1NT, 15-17, and right-hand opponent bids 2H. What call would you make?
A – In the old days, a double here was for penalties. Modern players treat it as take-out, which is far more useful. Double.
Q 3 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A 10 7 4   ♥ K 7 3
♦ A K 5 3   ♣ K 10

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1C Pass 1S ?
What call would you make?
A – A 1NT bid here must be discussed with partner, but we like it as strong, 15-18. Bid 1NT.
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Void   ♥ J 10 7 6
♦K 10 8 7 6 3   ♣ K Q 3

Partner opens 1S and right-hand opponent bids 2H. What call would you make?
A – A negative double would not be terrible, but we prefer to make a trap pass, hoping partner will re-open with double, which we will then pass. Pass.
Q 5 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q J 8 4   ♥ K 3
♦ 8 7 5 4 2   ♣ 7 5

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1H 1S Dbl* ?
*Negative

What call would you make?
A – Bid 3S, showing 4-card support and, at this vulnerability, 5-7 points.
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Void   ♥ 10 3
♦ Q 9 7 6 5 3   ♣ A K J 7 3

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1D 1S Dbl* 2D
?      
*Negative

What call would you make?
A – A big spade raise is sure to be coming from East. You will have to bid this later anyway, so do it now. Bid 5C.
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ Saturday, 2024-03-23 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K 10 7 4   ♥ K Q 10 5
♦ Q 7 6 3   ♣ 2

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1D Pass 1H Pass
1S Pass ?  
What call would you make?
 
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 9 8 6 5 3   ♥ K Q J 3
♦ K 5   ♣ J 5

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1D Dbl 1NT ?
What call would you make?
 
Q 3 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q 8 5 3   ♥ Q
♦ A K 8 7 3   ♣ Q 5 2

Partner opens 1H and right-hand opponent bids 1S. What call would you make?
 
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 9 8 3   ♥ K 10 7
♦Q   ♣ A J 9 7 6 3

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
Pass Pass 1D Pass
?
What call would you make?
 
Q 5 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 9 8 2   ♥ 9 7 5 4
♦ A J 8 7 4   ♣ 6

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1C Dbl Pass 1D
Pass 1H Pass ?
What call would you make?
 
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 9 8   ♥ 4
♦ K 9 6 5   ♣ A K 10 8 5 4

Partner opens 1D and right-hand opponent bids 2H, pre-emptive. What call would you make?
 
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ ANSWERS Monday, 2024-03-25 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K 10 7 4   ♥ K Q 10 5
♦ Q 7 6 3   ♣ 2

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1D Pass 1H Pass
1S Pass ?  
What call would you make?
A – This hand is worth a game force. If you play splinter bids, bid 4C. If not, then bid 4S.
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 9 8 6 5 3   ♥ K Q J 3
♦ K 5   ♣ J 5

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1D Dbl 1NT ?
What call would you make?
A – Had East passed you would have jumped to 2S to show values. After East’s bid, any bid by you shows values. No need to jump. Bid 2S.
Q 3 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q 8 5 3   ♥ Q
♦ A K 8 7 3   ♣ Q 5 2

Partner opens 1H and right-hand opponent bids 1S. What call would you make?
A – You will probably end up in 3NT, but what’s the rush? Describe your hand a bit first. You never know what might happen. Bid 2D.
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 9 8 3   ♥ K 10 7
♦Q   ♣ A J 9 7 6 3

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
Pass Pass 1D Pass
?
What call would you make?
A – A non-passed hand with these cards should probably bid 1NT. After passing, 2C is a better description. Bid 2C.
Q 5 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 9 8 2   ♥ 9 7 5 4
♦ A J 8 7 4   ♣ 6

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1C Dbl Pass 1D
Pass 1H Pass ?
What call would you make?
A – Partner’s sequence shows a hand too good to overcall – at least 18 points. This should be a great dummy for him. Bid 4H.
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 9 8   ♥ 4
♦ K 9 6 5   ♣ A K 10 8 5 4

Partner opens 1D and right-hand opponent bids 2H, pre-emptive. What call would you make?
A – 3C or 3D? 3C is forcing and might get you too high. Partner can pass 3D with a minimum. We like 3D.
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