March 2007 Quiz Answers and Discussion

Four-way tie: We had 4 students with 5/6 correct and all had very good discussions:

• Surabhi Ghai
• Angie Green
• Lauren Pinion
• Mili Raina

Your Right Hand Opponent opens 1 H.  Do you overcall, make a take out double, or pass?  No one is Vulnerable.

1. ♠  A 10 4 2    ♥  J 3      ♦  K J 9 2    ♣  K Q 3

 Answer – Take out Double - opening hand with no 5 card suit

2. ♠  A 10      ♥   K  J  10 3 2     ♦  K J 3 2     ♣  9 8 

Answer – Pass - 12 points and Hearts, just wait 

3. ♠  10 4     ♥   10  7 5    ♦  A K J 10 9 7    ♣  Q 5

 Answer – 2D – Overcall with 6 card suit and 10 points

4. ♠  A J 10       ♥   Q J 10 6    ♦  A 10 9       ♣  A 9 5 

 Answer – 1NT – Overcall with 16 points and Heart stoppers

5. ♠  K 10 5     ♥       ♦  K 10 8    ♣   Q J 9 8 7 6 5  

 Answer – 3C – make preemptive bid with 7 card suit and only 9 points

6. ♠  A Q 5 3 2     ♥    Q 10       ♦  A J 9 8      ♣  10 4   

 Answer – 1S – Overcall with 5 card suit and 13 points