Bidding Quiz Vs Preempts

Question 1

RHO opens 3C, and you are vulnerable. What do you do with this hand?

A4
KQ876
KJ765
4

Answer 1

3H. Too good to pass, and if you get doubled you can switch to diamonds.

Question 2

RHO opens 3C, and you are vulnerable. What do you do with this hand?

53
AQJ984
AKQ5
5

Answer 2

4H. Much too good for 3H which puts pressure on partner. You don’t need him/her to bid and you don’t want anyone to bid either.

Question 3

RHO opens 3C, and you are vulnerable. What do you do with this hand?

54
K4
AKQ982
A105

Answer 3

3NT. Solid minor suits were meant to be played in NT. If they run spades that would likely happen at the other tables too.

BTW, I (JK) see nothing wrong with 3D and maybe partner can bid the NT or jump to 5D.

Question 4

RHO opens 3C, and you are vulnerable. What do you do with this hand?

2
QJ984
AkQ982
A

Answer 4

3D, and pry someone bids so that you can then bid 4H. A double with just one spade is dangerous. 3H, 3D, 4D, or 5D are also ok.

Question 5

RHO opens 3C, and you are vulnerable. What do you do with this hand?

AKJ93
KQJ54
1097
-

Answer 5

4C. A major suit takeout double showing at least 5-5 in the majors with at least openings value.

Question 6

RHO opens 3C, and you are vulnerable. What do you do with this hand?

AJ765
KQ87
AQ75
-

Answer 6

Double. I’ll play in any suit; partner pick anyone.

Question 7

RHO opens 3C, and you are vulnerable. What do you do with this hand?

AJ4
J32
543
AQ109

Answer 7

Pass. Not strong enough to bid 3NT…but hope partner bids something.