March 2006 Quiz Answers and Discussion

The winner was Lauren Pinion, who got four out of six correct.

Partner opens 1S, what do you bid?

1. ♠  Q 7 5 3     ♥  9 8 4 2     ♦  A 6 5     ♣  Q 2

Answer – 2 Spades

            You have 8 points and 4 spades, (9+ spade fit) so you can bid 2S

2. ♠  K 10 4     ♥   J 7 5 3 2     ♦  7 65     ♣  4 2

             Answer – Pass

You only have 4 points

3. ♠  Q 9 7 5 3 2     ♥  Q 4 2     ♦  8 6 5     ♣  7

             Answer – 4 Spades

With 6 Spades, your side has 11+ Spades.  Shut out the competition from bidding with this 4S preemptive bid.

4. ♠  Q 9      ♥  A K 4 2     ♦  Q 6 5 2     ♣  Q 7 2

             Answer – 3NT

You have 13 points, enough for game, but only 2 Spades

5. ♠  Q 7     ♥  K Q 10 4     ♦  7 6 5     ♣ 8 7 3 2

             Answer – 1NT

You have only 2 Spades and 7 points.  Not enough for spade support or game invitation.

6. ♠  Q 7      ♥  K 10 4      ♦  A K 6 5 2     ♣  7 3 2

             Answer – 2 Diamonds

You have 12 points and 5 nice Diamonds.  You have enough to bid at the 2 level, but can’t support spades with only two.