Bridge Quiz 36-2
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West
A Q 7 2
♥ A 10 9
♦ K 8
♣ A K 4 2
  East
5
♥ K J 8 6 3
♦ 10 3 2
♣ J 8 7 6

W N E S
1♣ - 1♥ -
1♠ - 2♥  

East must bid 2♥, showing 6-10 points, 5+ hearts and an unbalanced hand. (Balanced or semi-balanced East would have responded 1NT).   Next

Comment
As a general rule a 5-card suit should not be bid for a 2nd time ! But above example is a rare exception, when holding a 5-card suit in a weak (6-10), unbalanced hand.

With a stronger Responder's hand the bidding will continue, and the Opener will show delayed 3-card support at his next turn to bid.