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 Weekly Bridge Quiz June, 2024 from Tribune Content Agency    
 Bob Jones
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ Saturday, 2024-06-01 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q 5   ♥ A 6 5 3
♦ K J 7 6   ♣ J 6 4

Partner opens 1S and right-hand opponent passes. What call would you make?
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ J 10 6 5   ♥ K J 9
♦ A Q 7 6 4   ♣ 5

As dealer, what call would you make?
Q 3 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K Q 8   ♥ K 7 5
♦ K J 10 3   ♣ Q 10 3

Partner opens 1D and right-hand opponent bids 2D, showing at least 5-5 in the majors. What call would you make?
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A K 9 7 5 4   ♥ 10
♦ 9 7 4   ♣ K 8 6

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

As dealer, what call would you make?
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A Q J 3   ♥ Q 2
♦ J 10 7 6   ♣ 8 6 5

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1H Pass 1S 2NT*
3H Pass ?
*Both minors, at least 5-5
What call would you make?
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ ANSWERS Monday, 2024-06-03 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q 5   ♥ A 6 5 3
♦ K J 7 6   ♣ J 6 4

Partner opens 1S and right-hand opponent passes. What call would you make?
A – Forcing no trumpers will bid 1NT, but what about standard players? Do you really want to bid 2D on a 4-card suit? You might never stop this train. Bid 1NT.
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ J 10 6 5   ♥ K J 9
♦ A Q 7 6 4   ♣ 5

As dealer, what call would you make?
A – Open 1D. You might have an awkward rebid after a 1NT or 2C response, but you would be happy after 1H or 1S.
Q 3 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K Q 8   ♥ K 7 5
♦ K J 10 3   ♣ Q 10 3

Partner opens 1D and right-hand opponent bids 2D, showing at least 5-5 in the majors. What call would you make?
A – At this vulnerability, just bid 3NT. They are unlikely to bid over that.
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A K 9 7 5 4   ♥ 10
♦ 9 7 4   ♣ K 8 6

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
Pass Pass ?
What call would you make?
A – You might open 1S in 1 st or 2 nd seat, but partner is a passed hand. Open 2S.
Q 5 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K 7 6   ♥K 8
♦ J 7 6 3   ♣ K Q 10 7

As dealer, what call would you make?
A – When opening one of a minor with 4 cards in each suit, we believe you should always open 1D. Bid 1D.
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A Q J 3   ♥ Q 2
♦ J 10 7 6   ♣ 8 6 5

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1H Pass 1S 2NT*
3H Pass ?
*Both minors, at least 5-5
What call would you make?
A – You have to give partner some room to bid aggressively over competition by the opponents, so it’s close between pass and 4H. We like 4H.
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ Saturday, 2024-06-08 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A K   ♥ J 6 5
♦ A 7 4   ♣ K J 7 5 3

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1NT Pass 2C 2S
?
What call would you make?
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Void   ♥ A K 6 3
♦ A Q 10 7   ♣ 10 9 7 6 4

Partner opens 1S and right-hand opponent bids 3H. What call would you make?
Q 3 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 10 6 5   ♥ J 7 6 2
♦ A 7 4   ♣ 9 8 6

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

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1D 1S 2S* Pass
3D Pass ?
*Diamond raise, at least invitational values.
What call would you make?
Q 5 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A K 10 9 8   ♥ A 10
♦ K 7 5   ♣ A K 2

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

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1C Pass 1D Pass
2C Pass ?
What call would you make?
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ ANSWERS Monday, 2024-06-10 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A K   ♥ J 6 5
♦ A 7 4   ♣ K J 7 5 3

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1NT Pass 2C 2S
?
What call would you make?
A – Partner has promised nothing, so any call by you would be reckless. Pass. Partner will bid again if he has the values.
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Void   ♥ A K 6 3
♦ A Q 10 7   ♣ 10 9 7 6 4

Partner opens 1S and right-hand opponent bids 3H. What call would you make?
A – At rubber bridge, you should play for penalties and take your profit. At duplicate bridge, which most of us play, go after your vulnerable game. Bid 3NT.
Q 3 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 10 6 5   ♥ J 7 6 2
♦ A 7 4   ♣ 9 8 6

Partner opens 1H and right-hand opponent passes. What call would you make?
A – Many players like to bid 1NT with a weak raise to slow partner down. That’s a poor idea with 4-card support. Bid 2H.
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 9 8 7 6   ♥ A 10
♦ K 10 6 4   ♣ K Q 3

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1D 1S 2S* Pass
3D Pass ?
*Diamond raise, at least invitational values.
What call would you make?
A – Don’t give up on game. Bid 3S, asking partner to bid 3NT with a spade stopper.
Q 5 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A K 10 9 8   ♥ A 10
♦ K 7 5   ♣ A K 2

As dealer, what call would you make?
A – This hand is worth at least 22 points. Open 2C, planning to rebid 2NT.
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ J 7 6   ♥ A 8 4
♦ K 10 6 3   ♣ A 7 4

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1C Pass 1D Pass
2C Pass ?
What call would you make?
A – The club fit means that there are a lot of potential club tricks in a no trump contract. Bid 2H and see if partner can bid 2NT. Remember that he has denied a 4-card major with his 2C rebid.
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ Saturday, 2024-06-15 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 5 3 2   ♥ A J 7
♦ K 5   ♣ 10 9 8 6 3

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
Pass 1C Pass 1D
1S 2D ?
What call would you make?
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K 2   ♥ K 10
♦ K J 9   ♣ A Q 9 8 6 3

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

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

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

Partner opens 1H and right-hand opponent bids 1S. What call would you make?
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q 9 7 4   ♥ A J 4
♦ A 5 3   ♣ K 8 7

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1NT Pass 2D* Pass
2H Pass 3NT Pass
?
*Transfer to hearts
What call would you make?
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ ANSWERS Monday, 2024-06-17 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 5 3 2   ♥ A J 7
♦ K 5   ♣ 10 9 8 6 3

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
Pass 1C Pass 1D
1S 2D ?
What call would you make?
A – Partner is a passed hand, so the opponents have you outgunned. Still, you have to take responsibility for your values. Bid 2S
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K 2   ♥ K 10
♦ K J 9   ♣ A Q 9 8 6 3

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1H Pass 2C Dbl
2H Pass ?
What call would you make?
A – West, behind you, is advertising spades and diamonds. Protect your holdings in those suits by becoming declarer. Bid 3NT.
Q 3 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A K J 7 5 4   ♥ K 6 3
♦ 7   ♣ A J 5

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1S 2NT* Pass 3D
?
*Both minors, at least 5-5
What call would you make?
A – It’s a bit dangerous, but you can’t sell out to 3D. Bid 3S
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A Q 6   ♥ A 9 8 6 4
♦ J 9 4   ♣ 9 3

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
2NT Pass 3D Pass
3H Pass ?
What call would you make?
A – This hand is not worth a slam move unless you have a heart fit. Bid 3NT. Partner will let you know if he has a good hand for hearts.
Q 5 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 10 5 4   ♥ K 10 9 8 4
♦ K 5   ♣ K 8 7

Partner opens 1H and right-hand opponent bids 1S. What call would you make?
A – This hand is well worth an invitational raise. Bid 2S.
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q 9 7 4   ♥ A J 4
♦ A 5 3   ♣ K 8 7

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1NT Pass 2D* Pass
2H Pass 3NT Pass
?
*Transfer to hearts
What call would you make?
A – Partner wants to play in 4H if you have three hearts. Follow his lead. Bid 4H.
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ Saturday, 2024-06-22 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A 4 2   ♥ A 10 8 7 4
♦ 3   ♣ K 8 7 2

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

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

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1S Pass 1NT Pass
2D Pass ?
What call would you make?
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A 8 3   ♥ A 8 7 4
♦ Q 9 8 4   ♣ Q J

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

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

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1S Pass 3S* Pass
?
*Invitational, 3 or 4-card support
What call would you make?
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ ANSWERS Monday, 2024-06-24 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A 4 2   ♥ A 10 8 7 4
♦ 3   ♣ K 8 7 2

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1H Pass 1S Pass
?
What call would you make?
A – This will be a nice dummy for a spade contract. Bid 2S.
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q J 6   ♥ K J
♦ Q J 10 7 6 3   ♣ K J

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1D Pass 1H Pass
2D Pass 3H Pass
?
What call would you make?
A – Partner’s bid is invitational, and you do have 14 points, but this aceless hand is a “soft” 14. Pass.
Q 3 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A 5   ♥ A 8 6 4
♦ Q J 10 4   ♣ 9 8 6

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1S Pass 1NT Pass
2D Pass ?
What call would you make?
A – You made a conservative bid at your first turn and you should continue to be conservative. Bid 3D.
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A 8 3   ♥ A 8 7 4
♦ Q 9 8 4   ♣ Q J

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1D Pass 1S Pass
?
What call would you make?
A – 2S would not be the worst bid ever made, but with two honors in your doubleton suit, we prefer 1NT.
Q 5 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 6 5 4 3   ♥ K 8
♦ A K 6 4   ♣ K Q 6

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1D Pass 1S ?
What call would you make?
A – You could bid 1NT, but you would be minimum for that bid and you don’t really have a spade stopper. Pass.
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K 10 9 8 3   ♥ A K
♦ 7 3   ♣ K J 9 5

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1S Pass 3S* Pass
?
*Invitational, 3 or 4-card support
What call would you make?
A – As opposed to Question 2, this is a great 14-point hand. Bid 4S.
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