Lesson 16 : Quiz ANSWERS

 Quiz 16 - Lesson 16 - Links page


  1. What is a 2C opening bid and what are its values ?
    A "Game Demand bid", showing 22+ points or 10+ tricks

  2. Can you pass after partner's 2C opening bid ?
    No, you must respond

  3. If not, when can you pass ?
    You must continue to bid until at least a Game contract has been reached

  4. What is the value of a 2D response to a 2C opening bid ?
    Any hand with 0-7 points

  5. What is a weak two opening bid and what are its values ?
    A mini preempt and limit bid, showing 6-10 HCPs and a 6+ card suit headed by 2 or more of the top 4 Honour cards

  6. Can you pass after partner's weak two opening bid ?
    Yes, as after any other limit bid you may pass at any point

  7. After Partner's weak two opening do you always have to show (by bidding) your own strong 5 card suit ?
    No, only when you see a possibility of a Game contract. You new suit call is forcing and Opener must reply

  8. Which hand valuation method and rule can you apply to weak two opening hands and their response ?
    Quick trick valuation and the 'Rule of 2 and 3'

  9. What is the 2NT response to a weak two opening bid ?
    Ogust Convention, asking Opener to specify his hand

  10. What is a "good suit" as specified in the Ogust Convention ?
    K Q J x x x , or A Q 10 x x x , or better

  11. What is a "bad suit" as specified in the Ogust Convention ?
    A Q x x x x or worse

  12. What is your opening bid with the following hands, not vulnerable and vulnerable ?

    1. S - 7 6     H - K Q J 8 5 4     C - K 6 4     D - 3 2
      2H - both not vulnerable and vulnerable

    2. S - 9 6 3 2     H - A Q J 7 5 4     C - 5 3     D - 7
      Pass - you have a 4 card major side suit
      As 3rd bidder open 2H only when not vulnerable

    3. S - 9 6 3     H - A Q J 7 5 4     C - 5 3 2     D - 7
      2H - not vulnerable, and Pass - vulnerable

    4. S - 4 2     H - K Q J 9 4 2     C - A Q 10 2    D - 9
      1H - too strong, open normally

    5. S - K 9 8 6 5 3     H - K Q 3     C - 9 7     D - 10 9
      Pass - You hold only one Honour in your long suit

    6. S - Q J 10 8 6 5     H - 7     C - K 6 4     D - 9 7 6
      2H - not vulnerable, and Pass - vulnerable

    7. S - K J 10 9 7 6 5     H - A     C - 10 3 2     D - 8 5
      3H - not vulnerable, and 2H - vulnerable


  13. Partner opened 2S (not vulnerable).
    What is your response with the following hands ?

    1. S - 8 7     H - Q J 5     C - 9 8 3 2     D - A K 5 4
      Pass

    2. S - K 9 2     H - A K 3     C - Q 10 4 3     D - A Q 9
      3NT - you have good 3 card connection to Opener's long suit and strength in all side suits

    3. S - K 8 6     H - A K 5     C - A Q 10 7 4     D - 7 3
      4S

    4. S - 10 8 7 5     H - 4     C - 7 6 5 2     D - A J 10 9
      4S - Opponents surely have a Game contract on in Hearts. A sacrifice contract in Spades is probably your better option


  14. You opened 2H, partner responded with 2NT (Ogust)
    What is your reply with the following hands ?

    1. S - 7 6     H - A K J 7 5 4     C - 9 5 2     D - 4 2
      3D - good suit, minimum points

    2. S - 4 3     H - K J 9 7 4 3     C - K Q 9 7     D - 6
      3H - bad suit, maximum points

    3. S - 8 3     H - Q J 10 8 7 5     C - K 4 2     D - 10 7
      3C - bad suit, minimum points

    4. S - 9     H - A K Q 9 6 3     C - 10 8 4     D - 8 6 5
      3NT - solid suit : A K Q x x x


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