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 Weekly Bridge Quiz April, 2024 from the San Diego Union-Tribune     
 Bob Jones
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ Saturday, 2024-03-30 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A Q 10 7   ♥ K Q 8
♦ J   ♣ Q 6 5 3 2

Right-hand opponent opens 1H.
What call would you make?
 
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A K Q J 4   ♥ 8 7 5
♦ 6 5 3   ♣ 9 5

As dealer, what call would you make?
 
Q 3 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 7 6   ♥ 5
♦ A K Q 9 7 6 5   ♣ K Q 9

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

Partner opens 2H, weak, and right-hand opponent passes. What is your plan?
 
Q 5 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 7 6   ♥ A K Q 10 2
♦ A Q   ♣ K J 4 3

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1H Pass Pass 2S*
?
*14-16 points, 6 spades.
What call would you make?
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A 2   ♥ K Q 9 6 5
♦ K Q 4   ♣ Q 9 8

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
2D Pass Pass ?
What call would you make?
 
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ ANSWERS Monday, 2024-04-01  
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A Q 10 7   ♥ K Q 8
♦ J   ♣ Q 6 5 3 2

Right-hand opponent opens 1H.
What call would you make?
A – We want to compete with this hand, and we prefer to bid our strong 4-card major rather than the weak minor. Bid 1S.
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A K Q J 4   ♥ 8 7 5
♦ 6 5 3   ♣ 9 5

As dealer, what call would you make?
A – Every red-blooded bridge player should want to bid with this hand. It is not quite good enough for 1S. Open 2S.
Q 3 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 7 6   ♥ 5
♦ A K Q 9 7 6 5   ♣ K Q 9

Partner opens 2H, weak, and right-hand opponent passes. What call would you make?
A – 3D would probably be a better partial, but we can’t get there from here. 3NT is too big of a gamble. It hurts, but pass.
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K 7 3   ♥K J 5
♦ A 8 7 4   ♣ A Q 2

Partner opens 2H, weak, and right-hand opponent passes. What is your plan?
A – This hand is not good enough for 4H. Bid 2NT and settle for 3H if partner shows a minimum.
Q 5 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 7 6   ♥ A K Q 10 2
♦ A Q   ♣ K J 4 3

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1H Pass Pass 2S*
?
*14-16 points, 6 spades.
What call would you make?
A – This is a good hand, but it is too dangerous to keep bidding. Pass.
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A 2   ♥ K Q 9 6 5
♦ K Q 4   ♣ Q 9 8

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
2D Pass Pass ?
What call would you make?
A – We would open 1NT if we could. In a competitive auction, however, we want to bid our suit. Doubling first is pointless. Just bid 2H.
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ Saturday, 2024-04-06 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A 6 2   ♥ J 8 4
♦ Q 8 7   ♣ A 8 6 5

Partner opens 1D and right-hand opponent bids 1H. What call would you make?
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A 6   ♥ J 8 3
♦ A K 5   ♣ K J 8 7 3

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1NT Dbl 2D* 2S
?
*Transfer to hearts.
What call would you make?
 
Q 3 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 6 3   ♥ A Q 7 5 4 2
♦ J 8 7   ♣ 6 3

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1C 1D 2C ?
What call would you make?
 
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 7   ♥ K Q 8 5 4
♦ Q 10 7 5   ♣ K 7 5

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
Pass 1C Pass 1S
?
What call would you make?
 
Q 5 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q 10 9 2   ♥ A Q J 7
♦ A   ♣ K 7 6 2

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1C Pass 1S 2NT*
?
*Both red suits, at least 5-5.
What call would you make?
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 6 5   ♥ A 7 2
♦9 3   ♣ A K J 8 7 4

Partner opens 2H, weak, and right-hand opponent passes. What call would you make?
 
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ ANSWERS Monday, 2024-04-08 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A 6 2   ♥ J 8 4
♦ Q 8 7   ♣ A 8 6 5

Partner opens 1D and right-hand opponent bids 1H. What call would you make?
A – A little heavy on points for 1NT and a little light on heart stoppers. This is the rare hand where a negative double is best, despite holding only 3 spades. Double.
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A 6   ♥ J 8 3
♦ A K 5   ♣ K J 8 7 3

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1NT Dbl 2D* 2S
?
*Transfer to hearts.
What call would you make?
A – Very close between pass and 3H. We like 3H.
Q 3 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 6 3   ♥ A Q 7 5 4 2
♦ J 8 7   ♣ 6 3

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1C 1D 2C ?
What call would you make?
A – When the auction is competitive, it is almost always right to support partner if you can. This hand is no exception. Bid 2D.
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 7   ♥ K Q 8 5 4
♦ Q 10 7 5   ♣ K 7 5

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
Pass 1C Pass 1S
?
What call would you make?
A – Double shows at least 4 cards in each unbid suit and near opening-bid strength. Double.
Q 5 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q 10 9 2   ♥ A Q J 7
♦ A   ♣ K 7 6 2

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1C Pass 1S 2NT*
?
*Both red suits, at least 5-5.
What call would you make?
A – We think this hand is too good for 3S. Bid 4S. Even better is 4D if you play splinter bids.
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 6 5   ♥ A 7 2
♦9 3   ♣ A K J 8 7 4

Partner opens 2H, weak, and right-hand opponent passes. What call would you make?
A – Bid 4C. This shows a raise to game in partner’ major with a long, strong suit of your own. It will help partner decide what to do if the opponents compete.
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ Saturday, 2024-04-13 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q J 10   ♥ K 9 3
♦ J 7   ♣ A K 7 6 3

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1C Pass 1S Pass
?
What call would you make?
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A K 7 6 3   ♥ A J 8 6
♦ 9   ♣ A K J

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1S Pass 2S Pass
?
What call would you make?
Q 3 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A 7 6 4   ♥ Q
♦ A 8 6   ♣ A Q J 10 5

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1C Dbl Pass 2H
?
What call would you make?
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 10 9 6   ♥ K Q J 10 7 5 3
♦ 8 7   ♣ 4

Partner opens 1C and right-hand opponent bids 1NT. What call would you make?
Q 5 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ J 4   ♥J 8 7
♦ Q 10 8 5   ♣ A K 8 7

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1C 1H ?
What call would you make?
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A 7   ♥ 10 7 6
♦ J 8 7 5 3   ♣ A J 9

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1C 1H 3C* ?
* Pre-emptive
What call would you make?
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ ANSWERS Monday, 2024-04-15 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q J 10   ♥ K 9 3
♦ J 7   ♣ A K 7 6 3

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1C Pass 1S Pass
?
What call would you make?
A – Strong 3-card support and a weak doubleton. A classic 3-card raise. Bid 2S.
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A K 7 6 3   ♥ A J 8 6
♦ 9   ♣ A K J

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1S Pass 2S Pass
?
What call would you make?
A – Of course you are on your way to 4S, but what’s the rush? Bid 3H. You might learn something that will help you bid a slam or reach a superior heart game.
Q 3 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A 7 6 4   ♥ Q
♦ A 8 6   ♣ A Q J 10 5

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1C Dbl Pass 2H
?
What call would you make?
A – Looks like you’re outgunned, but this hand is worth one more competitive effort. Double.
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 10 9 6   ♥ K Q J 10 7 5 3
♦ 8 7   ♣ 4

Partner opens 1C and right-hand opponent bids 1NT. What call would you make?
A – Only double shows a good hand after a 1NT overcall. Bid 2H, showing a long suit with fewer than 9 points.
Q 5 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ J 4   ♥J 8 7
♦ Q 10 8 5   ♣ A K 8 7

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1C 1H ?
What call would you make?
A – Don’t worry about partner having only 3 clubs, and take responsibility for your values. Bid 2H, showing a club fit with at least invitational values.
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A 7   ♥ 10 7 6
♦ J 8 7 5 3   ♣ A J 9

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1C 1H 3C* ?
* Pre-emptive
What call would you make?
A – No room for a cue bid below game. Bid 3H, which is a wide-ranging bid.
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ Saturday, 2024-04-20 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A   ♥ Q 9 8 4
♦ 10 8 6 5 3 2   ♣ A 6

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
2NT* Pass 3C Pass
3S Pass ?
*20-21
What call would you make?
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q 7   ♥ Q 4
♦ J 10 8 7 5 3   ♣ A J 7

As dealer, what call would you make?
Q 3 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A Q 10 2   ♥ Q 10
♦ A Q   ♣ J 9 8 5 3

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

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

Right-hand opponent opens 1NT, 15-17. What call would you make?
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A Q J 7 5   ♥ J 4 2
♦ 8 6   ♣ K J 8

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1H Pass 1S Pass
2C Pass ?
What call would you make?
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ ANSWERS Monday, 2024-04-22 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A   ♥ Q 9 8 4
♦ 10 8 6 5 3 2   ♣ A 6

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
2NT* Pass 3C Pass
3S Pass ?
*20-21
What call would you make?
A – Should you want to pursue a possible slam, then 4D is your bid. We don’t think the hand or the suit are worth a move. Bid 3NT.
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q 7   ♥ Q 4
♦ J 10 8 7 5 3   ♣ A J 7

As dealer, what call would you make?
A – The point count falls within the weak two-bid range, but this hand does not look like a pre-empt to us. Pass.
Q 3 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A Q 10 2   ♥ Q 10
♦ A Q   ♣ J 9 8 5 3

As dealer, what call would you make?
A – It would be easy to open 1C and bid your spades later, but this looks like a no trump hand to us. Open 1NT.
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A Q 7 5   ♥ Q J 9 8 5 2
♦ K   ♣ 5 2

As dealer, what call would you make?
A – Don’t even think about a weak two bid. This hand is too good. Open 1H.
Q 5 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 6   ♥ 9 5 4
♦ Q 7   ♣ A K Q J 6 4 2

Right-hand opponent opens 1NT, 15-17. What call would you make?
A – You could cleverly pass, hoping to lead a fourth-best club against a no-trump contract, but those plans seldom work out. Put pressure on your opponents by bidding 3C.
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A Q J 7 5   ♥ J 4 2
♦ 8 6   ♣ K J 8

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1H Pass 1S Pass
2C Pass ?
What call would you make?
A – This is a simple hand, so make a simple bid. Bid 4H.
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ Saturday, 2024-04-27 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q 10 8 4   ♥ K J 7
♦ A J   ♣ A J 8 6

Right-hand opponent opens 1NT,
15-17. What call would you make?
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q 10   ♥ 9
♦ A K 10 7 5   ♣ A K Q 6 4

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1D Pass 1S Pass
?
What call would you make?
Q 3 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A Q 4 3   ♥ 8 7 4
♦ A Q   ♣ J 9 8 5 3

Partner opens 1S and right-hand opponent doubles. What call would you make?
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K J 6 5   ♥ A 7 4
♦ J 6 3   ♣ A 10 9

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1D Pass 1S Pass
2S Pass ?
What call would you make?
Q 5 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q 3   ♥ A 10 8 5
♦ J 10 7   ♣ A 10 7 6

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
2S 3D Pass ?
What call would you make?
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A 7   ♥ K J 10 7 6 4
♦ A 9 8 6   ♣ 6

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1H Pass 2C Pass
?
What call would you make?
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ ANSWERS Monday, 2024-04-29 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q 10 8 4   ♥ K J 7
♦ A J   ♣ A J 8 6

Right-hand opponent opens 1NT,
15-17. What call would you make?
A – There are many defenses to a 1NT opening. Most allow a double to show an equivalent hand. If that’s your agreement, this is the hand for it. Double.
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q 10   ♥ 9
♦ A K 10 7 5   ♣ A K Q 6 4

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1D Pass 1S Pass
?
What call would you make?
A – This hand is not quite strong enough for a game-forcing 3C bid. Bid 2C.
Q 3 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A Q 4 3   ♥ 8 7 4
♦ A Q   ♣ J 9 8 5 3

Partner opens 1S and right-hand opponent doubles. What call would you make?
A – 3S over a double is pre-emptive and 2NT shows a limit raise. 2S is your only bid, but be prepared to compete to the three level.
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K J 6 5   ♥ A 7 4
♦ J 6 3   ♣ A 10 9

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1D Pass 1S Pass
2S Pass ?
What call would you make?
A – Partner might have raised on three-card support. Bid 3NT and give him a choice of games.
Q 5 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q 3   ♥ A 10 8 5
♦ J 10 7   ♣ A 10 7 6

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
2S 3D Pass ?
What call would you make?
A – The young and the brave will bid 3NT. We would prefer a little help from partner in spades, so we bid 3S.
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A 7   ♥ K J 10 7 6 4
♦ A 9 8 6   ♣ 6

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1H Pass 2C Pass
?
What call would you make?
A – 2H bid shows 6 of your cards, while a 2D bid shows 9. Which do you think is more descriptive? Bid 2D.
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