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 Weekly Bridge Quiz November, 2024 from Tribune Content Agency    
 Bob Jones
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ Saturday, 2024-11-02 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 10 9 6 5   ♥ K
♦ A K Q 9   ♣ Q 10 9 8

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

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

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

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

You open 1D and partner responds 1H. What call would you make?
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A Q 9 8 7 6   ♥ 8 7 5 4
♦ K Q   ♣ 7

Partner opens 1H and right-hand opponent passes. What call would you make?
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ ANSWERS Saturday, 2024-11-04 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 10 9 6 5   ♥ K
♦ A K Q 9   ♣ Q 10 9 8

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1D Pass 1H Pass
1S Pass 3H Pass
?
What call would you make?
This is a close decision, but we think that 10 tricks in hearts is more likely than nine, so we bid 4H.
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A   ♥ A K J 10 6
♦ J 10 7 6 4   ♣ A 5

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1H Pass 2H Pass
?
What call would you make?
You should love this hand. Don’t bother with a game try, just bid 4H.
Q 3 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 9 8 4   ♥ A 9
♦ K Q J 5   ♣ A Q 10 3

Partner opens 1D and right-hand opponent passes. What call would you make?
Should you play Inverted Minors, then 2D, forcing, is your bid. If not, bid 2C. Your first job is to determine whether a no trump contract is suitable for your side.
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A 10 4   ♥ A 10 7
♦ A J 9 7   ♣ 7 6 3

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1D Pass 1S Pass
?
What call would you make?
Don’t raise on three-card support with a completely balanced hand. Bid 1NT.
Q 5 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K   ♥ A J 10 5
♦ 10 8 7 6 4 2   ♣ A Q

You open 1D and partner responds 1H. What call would you make?
“Six-Four, bid more!” is a phrase we learned in junior high school. Bid 3H.
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A Q 9 8 7 6   ♥ 8 7 5 4
♦ K Q   ♣ 7

Partner opens 1H and right-hand opponent passes. What call would you make?
You are likely headed for four hearts, but bid 1S to start describing your hand. You have no slam interest at the moment, but partner might.
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ Saturday, 2024-11-09 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ J 9 7 6 3   ♥ K 5
♦ A 3   ♣ A K 6 4

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

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

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1S Pass 1NT Pass
3D Pass ?
What call would you make?
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q 10 5 4   ♥ A K 3
♦ K Q 7 4   ♣ 9 4

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

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

Partner opens 1C and right-hand opponent overcalls 1NT. What call would you make?
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ ANSWERS Monday, 2024-11-11 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ J 9 7 6 3   ♥ K 5
♦ A 3   ♣ A K 6 4

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1H Pass 1S Pass
2H Pass ?
What call would you make?
To oversimplify, bidding is the search for an 8-card major suit fit before considering other options. Your search is over. Bid 4H.
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K Q   ♥ Q J 5 3
♦ A K 10 7 6   ♣ K 9

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1D Pass 1S Pass
2H Pass 2S Pass
?
What call would you make?
Partner’s rebid only promises a 5-card suit after your reverse. Bid 2NT.
Q 3 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 10 9 7   ♥ A Q 4
♦ 9 3   ♣ K J 10 6 4

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1S Pass 1NT Pass
3D Pass ?
What call would you make?
3S now would not be a real raise. It would just be a preference. Bid 4S.
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q 10 5 4   ♥ A K 3
♦ K Q 7 4   ♣ 9 4

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1C Pass 1S Pass
2D Pass ?
What call would you make?
After a reverse, a simple preference to either of partner’s 2 suits is game forcing. Bid 3D.
Q 5 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A 10   ♥ 8 4 3 2
♦ 9 7 6 5 3   ♣ J 10

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1C Pass 1H Pass
3H Pass ?
What call would you make?
Partner’s bid is invitational, and your hand would have to improve to be a minimum. Pass.
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K 9 7 5   ♥ A 6 3
♦ 10 9 6 5 3   ♣ 9

Partner opens 1C and right-hand opponent overcalls 1NT. What call would you make?
Tempting, but this hand is not quite good enough for a penalty double. Pass.
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ Saturday, 2024-11-16 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K J 7   ♥ K Q 8
♦ 4   ♣ A K Q 7 6 3

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

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1D Pass 1S Pass
2NT Pass ?
What call would you make?
Q 3 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ J 9 7 6 4 2 ♥ 7 5
♦ A 8   ♣ A J 5

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

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

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

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1H Pass 1NT Pass
2H Pass Pass 2S
?
What call would you make?
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ ANSWERS Saturday, 2024-11-18 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K J 7   ♥ K Q 8
♦ 4   ♣ A K Q 7 6 3

Partner opens 3H and right-hand opponent bids 3S. What call would you make?
Slam chances are remote and looking for it might get you too high. Bid 4H.
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q 10 7 6 4   ♥ K 3
♦ 9 5   ♣ K Q 10 6

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1D Pass 1S Pass
2NT Pass ?
What call would you make?
Combined extra values often mean the hand will play just as well in no trump as it will in a suit contract. Bid 3NT.
Q 3 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ J 9 7 6 4 2 ♥ 7 5
♦ A 8   ♣ A J 5

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1D Pass 1S Pass
2S Pass ?
What call would you make?
A hand improves significantly when its 6-card suit is raised. Bid 4S.
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q 10 3   ♥ K 10 8 7 5
♦ K 7   ♣ K J 10

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1H Pass 2C Pass
?
What call would you make?
Try to avoid raising partner’s minor suit with a minimum and only 3-card support. Bid 2NT.
Q 5 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A 10 8 6   ♥ K Q 7 6
♦ A K 6   ♣ 10 6

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1NT Pass 2C Pass
2H Pass 3NT Pass
?
What call would you make?
You could not bid again on this auction unless you have four spades. Bid 4D to show a good 4S bid with slam interest if partner has extras.
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q 10 5   ♥ K 10
♦ 7 6 5 3   ♣ A 8 7 5

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1H Pass 1NT Pass
2H Pass Pass 2S
?
What call would you make?
Your spade holding is probably wasted, so don’t be a hero. Pass.
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ Saturday, 2024-11-23 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K 5   ♥ J 9 5
♦ Q J 5 4 3 2   ♣ A 7

As dealer, what call would you make?
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q 7 5 2   ♥ K J 10 9 5
♦ A 4   ♣ 9 3

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

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1NT Pass 2H* Pass
?
*Transfer to spades

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

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

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

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1S Pass 1NT Pass
2H Pass ?
What call would you make?
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ ANSWERS Monday, 2024-11-25 
Q 1 – Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K 5   ♥ J 9 5
♦ Q J 5 4 3 2   ♣ A 7

As dealer, what call would you make?
Two control cards outside the main suit make this hand too good to open with a pre-empt. Bid 1D.
Q 2 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q 7 5 2   ♥ K J 10 9 5
♦ A 4   ♣ 9 3

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1D 2C 2D ?
What call would you make?
Bid 2H, showing a 5-card suit. Partner will bid 2S if he has a spade suit.
Q 3 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A 9 2 ♥ A Q 8
♦ Q 7 6 5   ♣ A J 4

SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1NT Pass 2H* Pass
?
*Transfer to spades

What call would you make?
Bid 2S. Even with a maximum, you should have 4-card support to go beyond 2S.
Q 4 – Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ 5   ♥ A Q J 7
♦ Q 9 8 7 5 4 3   ♣ 6

Partner opens 1C and right-hand opponent bids 2S. What call would you make?
Double, negative, intending to bid a non-forcing 3D over 2NT or 3C.
Q 5 – North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ Q 9   ♥ K Q 9 8 5
♦ 7   ♣ A K 8 6 4

EAST SOUTH WEST NORTH
1D 1H 1S Pass
2S ?
What call would you make?
The queen of spades is probably useless, but you can’t sell out to 2S. Bid 3C.
Q 6 – East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K   ♥ J 6 4
♦ 10 8 7 5 4   ♣ K 10 8 7

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1S Pass 1NT Pass
2H Pass ?
What call would you make?
You might have a game if partner is max, but there is no safe way to continue. Pass.
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