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 Weekly Bridge Quiz August, 2024 from Tribune Content Agency    
 Bob Jones
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ Saturday, 2024-08-03 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A Q 5   ♥ 8
♦ A K 10 9 7   ♣ 10 9 8 5

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1D Pass 1S Pass
?
What call would you make?
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q J 10 8 5   ♥ K J 9 5 3
♦ 8   ♣ 10 7

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1NT Pass 2H* Pass
2S Pass ?
*Transfer to spades
What call would you make?
Q 3 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 8 3   ♥ K 8 7 4
♦ 10 8 6   ♣ A K 9 7

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

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

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1S Pass 1NT Pass
2H Pass ?
What call would you make?
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A 8 6 4   ♥ K J
♦ K Q 10 7   ♣ Q 9 8

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1NT Pass 2H* Pass
?
*Transfer to spades
What call would you make?
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ ANSWERS Monday, 2024-08-05 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A Q 5   ♥ 8
♦ A K 10 9 7   ♣ 10 9 8 5

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1D Pass 1S Pass
?
What call would you make?
A – It is tempting to bid 2S but bid 2C. If you get a chance to support spades later, partner will have a good picture.
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q J 10 8 5   ♥ K J 9 5 3
♦ 8   ♣ 10 7

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1NT Pass 2H* Pass
2S Pass ?
*Transfer to spades
What call would you make?
A – If you bid 3H, that would be game forcing. Is this hand worth it? You bet it is. Bid 3H.
Q 3 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 8 3   ♥ K 8 7 4
♦ 10 8 6   ♣ A K 9 7

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1D Pass 1H Pass
2H Pass ?
What call would you make?
A – Pass. This hand is not quite worth an invitation.
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A J 2   ♥ Q 4
♦ A Q 10 8 7 5 3   ♣ A

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1D Pass 1H Pass
?
What call would you make?
A – No bid is perfect. 3D is an underbid, but it’s your best option. Bid 3D.
Q 5 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 8 3   ♥ A 10 2
♦ Q J 10 8 6 4   ♣ 9 5

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1S Pass 1NT Pass
2H Pass ?
What call would you make?
A – 3D would be non-forcing, but this is not a bad dummy for hearts. Pass.
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A 8 6 4   ♥ K J
♦ K Q 10 7   ♣ Q 9 8

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1NT Pass 2H* Pass
?
*Transfer to spades
What call would you make?
A – This hand is worth at least 16 points in support of spades, maybe more. Bid 3S.
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ Saturday, 2024-08-10 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A 9 5 3   ♥ J 6 2
♦ K 3   ♣ J 8 6 4

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

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

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

As dealer, what call would you make?
Q 5 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A 8 7 5   ♥ J 3
♦ A Q 10 8 7   ♣ 9 8

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

Right-hand opponent opens 1NT,
15-17. What call would you make?
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ ANSWERS Monday, 2024-08-12 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A 9 5 3   ♥ J 6 2
♦ K 3   ♣ J 8 6 4

Partner opens 1C and right-hand opponent bids 1D. What call would you make?
A – A negative double after a 1D overcall shows at least 4-4 in the majors. With only one major, just bid it, even if it’s only a 4-card suit. Bid 1S.
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A K Q 8 7 5   ♥ A 9
♦ Q J   ♣ 10 6 5

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1S 2H Pass Pass
?
What call would you make?
A – Dbl. You must re-open with shortness in their suit, and you should double anytime that call is remotely reasonable. Partner might want to play for penalties. Bidding 2S, instead, would show a minimum hand.
Q 3 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A Q J 4 2   ♥ K Q 10 8
♦ A   ♣ A Q 7

As dealer, what call would you make?
A – Choices: Open 1S and hope you get another chance to bid, or open 2C and rebid 2NT, showing a balanced hand. We like opening 1S.
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 7   ♥ Q 10 7 6
♦ A K Q   ♣ 10 8 7 6 4

As dealer, what call would you make?
A – Should you open 1C, you will have an impossible rebid if partner bids 1S. Why open a marginal hand with rebid problems? Pass.
Q 5 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A 8 7 5   ♥ J 3
♦ A Q 10 8 7   ♣ 9 8

As dealer, what call would you make?
A – This hand should have no rebid problems. Open 1D.
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q   ♥ J 8 6
♦ A K Q 9 8 6 5   ♣ J 8

Right-hand opponent opens 1NT,
15-17. What call would you make?
A – You could pass and hope to be on lead against a no trump contract. Keep dreaming! Bid 2D. You might outbid them or help partner find a good lead.
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ Saturday, 2024-08-17 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 5   ♥ K Q 10 8 6 5
♦ Q 7   ♣ J 7 6 4

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

Partner opens 1NT, 15-17, and right-hand opponent passes. What call would you make?
Q 3 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 9 6 2   ♥ A K 8 7 4
♦ K 8 6 4   ♣ 5

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

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

Partner opens 1S and right-hand opponent bids 1NT, 15-18. What call would you make?
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K 8 3   ♥ K Q 7
♦ J 7 3   ♣ A Q 9 7

Right-hand opponent opens 1D. What call would you make?
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ ANSWERS Monday, 2024-08-19 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 5   ♥ K Q 10 8 6 5
♦ Q 7   ♣ J 7 6 4

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
2H Pass 2NT Pass
?
What call would you make?
A – Partner is asking min or max. This is a max, we think, but what to bid with no classic feature. We like 3D. Just don’t bid 3H, which shows a minimum.
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 10 4 3   ♥ 10 8
♦ A Q 7 3   ♣ Q 9 8 2

Partner opens 1NT, 15-17, and right-hand opponent passes. What call would you make?
A – To invite with only 8 points, you should have a 5-card suit. Pass.
Q 3 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 9 6 2   ♥ A K 8 7 4
♦ K 8 6 4   ♣ 5

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1C Pass 1H Pass
2H Pass ?
What call would you make?
A – The singleton in partner’s suit is not an asset, but this is still worth a game try. Bid 3D.
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A K Q 9   ♥ A 8 6 4
♦ 5 2   ♣ Q 7 5

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1C Pass 1H Pass
2H Pass ?
What call would you make?
A – Don’t bid 4H, as partner might only have 3 hearts. Also, don’t bid 3NT with no diamond stopper. Bid 2S. You will be well placed after partner’s next bid.
Q 5 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q 9 7   ♥ K J 8 7 3
♦ 9 8 6 5 2   ♣ Void

Partner opens 1S and right-hand opponent bids 1NT, 15-18. What call would you make?
A – Bid 2S. Don’t even think about a more aggressive bid with all that strength sitting over partner.
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K 8 3   ♥ K Q 7
♦ J 7 3   ♣ A Q 9 7

Right-hand opponent opens 1D. What call would you make?
A – 1NT is an easy overcall to double. Holding a minimum for that possible call and no diamond stopper, we prefer a takeout double. Double. A good partner will have a 5-card suit.
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ Saturday, 2024-08-24 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ J 7 5 4   ♥ A 5
♦ 4 2   ♣ 9 7 6 4 3

Partner opens 1D and right-hand opponent passes. What call would you make?
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q 8   ♥ K 9 7 6 4 2
♦ 8 6 4   ♣ 9 2

As dealer, what call would you make?
Q 3 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q 9 4   ♥ 8 6 4
♦ A K J 6   ♣ Q 3 2

As dealer, what call would you make?
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 10 9 5 4   ♥ Q
♦ J 10 8 7 5 3   ♣ A 5

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

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1C 1H 1S Pass
2N Pass ?
What call would you make?
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ J 9 6   ♥ K J 7 5
♦ Void   ♣ Q 10 8 7 6 2

Partner opens 1NT, 15-17, and right-hand opponent passes. What call would you make?
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ ANSWERS Monday, 2024-08-26 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ J 7 5 4   ♥ A 5
♦ 4 2   ♣ 9 7 6 4 3

Partner opens 1D and right-hand opponent passes. What call would you make?
A – Most experts, we believe, would bid 1S with this hand, so that’s the recommended bid. Passing would not be a crime.
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q 8   ♥ K 9 7 6 4 2
♦ 8 6 4   ♣ 9 2

As dealer, what call would you make?
A – Pass. Only consider 2H at favorable vulnerability. Otherwise, the hand and the suit are too weak to bid.
Q 3 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q 9 4   ♥ 8 6 4
♦ A K J 6   ♣ Q 3 2

As dealer, what call would you make?
A – We prefer to pass with 12 points and 4-3-3-3 distribution, but many experts would open 1D. Your choice, but do the same thing all the time. Don’t try to “outguess the cards”.
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 10 9 5 4   ♥ Q
♦ J 10 8 7 5 3   ♣ A 5

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1H Pass 1S Pass
2C Pass ?
What call would you make?
A – This is ugly. 2D would be an artificial game force, the fourth suit, and would not show diamonds. Choose between pass and 2H. We like pass. A good partner will have 5 clubs.
Q 5 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A J 10 9 3   ♥ Void
♦ J 7 5 4   ♣ 8 6 5 2

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1C 1H 1S Pass
2N Pass ?
What call would you make?
A – If you bid again, you will end up in game. That seems better than letting this hand play in no trump. Bid 3C.
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ J 9 6   ♥ K J 7 5
♦ Void   ♣ Q 10 8 7 6 2

Partner opens 1NT, 15-17, and right-hand opponent passes. What call would you make?
A – Bid 2C, Stayman. Raise 2H, pass 2S, and cross your fingers that he doesn’t bid 2D.
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