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 Weekly Bridge Quiz September, 2024 from Tribune Content Agency    
 Bob Jones
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ Saturday, 2024-08-31 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A K J 10   ♥ A Q 9 5
♦ Q 9 8   ♣ 7 5

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

Partner opens 1H and right-hand opponent bids 2NT, showing at least 5-5 in the minors. What call would you make?
Q 3 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q 9 5   ♥ Q 8 5 2
♦ K 7 4   ♣ K 9 2

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

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

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1C 2S Dbl* Pass
?
*Negative

What call would you make?
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 5 3   ♥ A 9
♦ A 8 6 4   ♣ A K 7 6 3

As dealer, what call would you make?
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ ANSWERS Saturday, 2024-09-02 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A K J 10   ♥ A Q 9 5
♦ Q 9 8   ♣ 7 5

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1NT Pass Pass 2C
?
What call would you make?
A – In Charles Goren’s day, a double here would have been for penalties. Modern players, sensibly, play it for takeout. Double.
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 5 3   ♥ K Q J 7 5
♦ 9 6   ♣ A Q 6 3

Partner opens 1H and right-hand opponent bids 2NT, showing at least 5-5 in the minors. What call would you make?
A – A 4H bid would be semi-preemptive. When defending against an Unusual No Trump bid, 3C shows a good hand with hearts and 3D shows the same with spades. Bid 3C.
Q 3 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q 9 5   ♥ Q 8 5 2
♦ K 7 4   ♣ K 9 2

Partner opens 1S and right-hand opponent passes. What call would you make?
A – 4-3-3-3 is the worst distribution in bridge. Downgrade this 10-point hand and bid 2S.
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 6 4   ♥ J 8 7
♦ Q 10 8 7 3   ♣ K 8 6

Partner opens 1D and right-hand opponent bids 1S. What call would you make?
A – A vulnerable pre-empt should show a little something. This hand is perfect. Bid 3D.
Q 5 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 5 4 2   ♥ A K 9 8
♦ K 7 4   ♣ A 9 7

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1C 2S Dbl* Pass
?
*Negative

What call would you make?
A – Don’t punish partner for competing aggressively. Just bid 3H. Leave the aggression to him.
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 5 3   ♥ A 9
♦ A 8 6 4   ♣ A K 7 6 3

As dealer, what call would you make?
A – 1NT with 2-2 in the majors is usually a poor idea, and 1D doesn’t appeal with such a weak suit. Open 1C.
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ Saturday, 2024-09-07 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 5 3   ♥ K J 9 6
♦ A J 10 8 7 5   ♣ Q

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

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

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

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

As dealer, what call would you make?
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 5 3   ♥ A 9
♦ Q 8   ♣ A K Q 5 2

As dealer, what call would you make?
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ ANSWERS Monday, 2024-09-09 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 5 3   ♥ K J 9 6
♦ A J 10 8 7 5   ♣ Q

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1D 2C 2S Pass
?
What call would you make?
A – It is tempting to bid 3H, but don’t do it. Bid 3D. Partner will bid 3H next if he has a good hand with hearts.
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ J 4   ♥ A Q J 10 7 6
♦ 5   ♣ A K Q 7

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1H Pass 1S Pass
2C Pass 4S Pass
?
What call would you make?
A – Partner would have bid 4S the first time with a pre-emptive hand. This sequence shows a little something. Slam chances must be good. Bid 4NT.
Q 3 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q 7 6 3   ♥ J 5
♦ 4   ♣ K Q J 10 8 7

As dealer, what call would you make?
A – Don’t worry about your four mediocre spades. Open 3C.
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Void   ♥ A Q J 10 8 7 5
♦ A 7 5 3   ♣ 8 3

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
Pass Pass ?
What call would you make?
A – Slam prospects are remote with partner a passed hand. Try to shut out their potential spade fit by opening 4H.
Q 5 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K 10 6   ♥ A 6
♦ Q J 8   ♣ A K 10 6 3

As dealer, what call would you make?
A – This hand is easily worth 18 points. Open 1C, planning to rebid 2NT.
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 5 3   ♥ A 9
♦ Q 8   ♣ A K Q 5 2

As dealer, what call would you make?
A – 1NT would not be a sin, but we prefer to bid out our suits when it seems likely that we’ll be able to do so. Open 1C.
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ Saturday, 2024-09-14 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A 9 8 6 5   ♥ 5 3
♦ A K 6   ♣ A 7 5

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

Partner opens 1NT, 15-17, and right-hand opponent passes. What is your plan?
Q 3 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 9 7 6 3   ♥ K J 8 6 4
♦ Void   ♣ A K 6 4

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1H Pass 4C* Pass
?
*Splinter bid, raise to 4H with shortness in clubs

What call would you make?
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K 7 5 4 2   ♥ J 6 3
♦ 10 8 7 5   ♣ 4

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

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1C 1H 2H* Pass
?
*Club raise, at least invitational values

What call would you make?
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K Q 10 7 6   ♥ K
♦ A K 6 5 3   ♣ K 8

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1S Pass 1NT Pass
?
What call would you make?
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ ANSWERS Monday, 2024-09-16 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A 9 8 6 5   ♥ 5 3
♦ A K 6   ♣ A 7 5

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1C Pass Pass ?
What call would you make?
A – You’re expected to bid more aggressively in the pass-out seat. A rule-of-thumb is to add an imaginary king to your hand and bid accordingly. Double, planning to bid spades later.
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 8 5   ♥ 10 8 7 6 4
♦ A 8 6 3   ♣ A 8

Partner opens 1NT, 15-17, and right-hand opponent passes. What is your plan?
A – Eight high-card points and a 5-card suit is worth an invitation. Bid 2D, transfer, planning to bid 2NT next.
Q 3 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 9 7 6 3   ♥ K J 8 6 4
♦ Void   ♣ A K 6 4

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1H Pass 4C* Pass
?
*Splinter bid, raise to 4H with shortness in clubs

What call would you make?
A – Shortness opposite your ace-king is bad news. Bid 4H. Had partner shown spade shortness, this hand would join the party.
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K 7 5 4 2   ♥ J 6 3
♦ 10 8 7 5   ♣ 4

Partner opens 1D and right-hand opponent bids 2C. What call would you make?
A – This hand is only worth one bid, so forget about spades and raise diamonds. Choose between 2D and 3D pre-emptive. We like 3D.
Q 5 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 9 4   ♥ J 5
♦ A J 7 3   ♣ A K 8 7 4

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1C 1H 2H* Pass
?
*Club raise, at least invitational values

What call would you make?
A – Partner probably has 5-card support for his club raise, but even with a massive fit, this hand is not worth an aggressive bid. Bid 3C.
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K Q 10 7 6   ♥ K
♦ A K 6 5 3   ♣ K 8

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1S Pass 1NT Pass
?
What call would you make?
A – The singleton king is a flaw, so this hand is not worth a strong jump shift. Bid 2D.
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ Saturday, 2024-09-21 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A Q   ♥ A 8 6 5
♦ Q 9 6   ♣ K Q J 10

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

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

What call would you make?
Q 3 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K J 6 4   ♥ A 6 5
♦ K Q   ♣ 8 7 5 3

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

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

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

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
Pass 3D Pass Pass
3H Pass ?
What call would you make?
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ ANSWERS Monday, 2024-09-23 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A Q   ♥ A 8 6 5
♦ Q 9 6   ♣ K Q J 10

Partner opens 1S and right-hand opponent passes. What call would you make?
This hand is too good for any immediate bid in no trump. Bid 2C.
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 10   ♥ A K 6 4
♦ A 10 9 7 6 4 3   ♣ 9

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

What call would you make?
Don’t go overboard. This hand may play poorly unless partner has some important cards in the red suits. Bid 2H.
Q 3 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K J 6 4   ♥ A 6 5
♦ K Q   ♣ 8 7 5 3

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1C Pass 1D Dbl
?
What call would you make?
East is advertising 4 cards in each major, so don’t bid 1S. Bid 1NT.
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 9 7 4   ♥ Q 5 4
♦ A J 6   ♣ K 10 7 2

Partner opens 1D and right-hand opponent bids 1S. What call would you make?
You must bid with 10 points, and a negative double is the only choice, even without 4 hearts. Double.
Q 5 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A J 7   ♥ 10 8 5 4 3 2
♦ 9   ♣ Q 4 2

As dealer, what call would you make?
Our suit-quality standards for a pre-empt are pretty low, but this hand doesn’t meet them. Pass.
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 10 7 5   ♥ Q 9 7
♦ A K J   ♣ K 8 7 4

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
Pass 3D Pass Pass
3H Pass ?
What call would you make?
Partner is a passed hand, so game chances are probably not good. Pass.
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ Saturday, 2024-09-28 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 10 9 7 5   ♥ Void
♦ A Q J 9 8 4   ♣ A 7 3

Partner opens 1S and right-hand opponent bids 2S, showing hearts and a minor, at least 5-5. What call would you make?
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ J 7 6   ♥ Q 6 5 2
♦ A J 2   ♣ A K 9

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

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

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

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1S 2S* Pass 3H
?
*Hearts and a minor, at least 5-5

What call would you make?
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A Q 2   ♥ A 10 5
♦ A Q 6   ♣ Q 8 6 5

Partner opens 1D and right-hand opponent passes. What call would you make?
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ ANSWERS Monday, 2024-09-30 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 10 9 7 5   ♥ Void
♦ A Q J 9 8 4   ♣ A 7 3

Partner opens 1S and right-hand opponent bids 2S, showing hearts and a minor, at least 5-5. What call would you make?
Left-hand opponent may jump in hearts and you want partner to know you have a good hand with a spade fit. Bid 3H, an obvious cue bid.
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ J 7 6   ♥ Q 6 5 2
♦ A J 2   ♣ A K 9

Partner opens 1NT, 15-17, and right-hand opponent passes. What call would you make?
It is close, but this hand is not quite good enough to invite a slam. Bid 3NT.
Q 3 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A Q 8 5   ♥ K J 3
♦ A J   ♣ K 8 7 4

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1C Pass 1H Pass
?
What call would you make?
Bid 2NT. This does not deny 4 spades. Partner can still look for a major-suit fit.
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A Q J 9 7 4   ♥ 7 6 5
♦ A 8 3   ♣ A

Partner opens 1H and right-hand opponent passes. What call would you make?
This auction may turn slammish and you want partner to have a decent picture of your hand. Bid 1S.
Q 5 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A J 10 8 7 5 3   ♥ 6
♦ A J 9 3   ♣ A

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1S 2S* Pass 3H
?
*Hearts and a minor, at least 5-5

What call would you make?
As little as 2 low spades and the queen of diamonds in partner’s hand offers a decent chance to make game. Bid 4S.
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A Q 2   ♥ A 10 5
♦ A Q 6   ♣ Q 8 6 5

Partner opens 1D and right-hand opponent passes. What call would you make?
This hand is too strong for any immediate no-trump bid. Bid 2C.
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