"Happy Days Are Here Again" Responder rebids by Marti Ronemus

Oh the joy of knowing what to do next! We're going to see the same auction each hand today, and as responder, we shouldn't have too hard a time bidding again. It's okay to hum under your breath. (Hint to make things even easier... we will NOT be passing!)

Question 1

Your Hand
♠ K 9 4 3
♥ 4 3 2
♦ K J 8 2
♣ A 9

Q: 1 - South:?

South	West	North	East
-	-	1♣	Pass
1♦	Pass	1♠	Pass
?

A: 3♠: Pard didn't jump shift, so he's pretty much limited to a VERY ratty 16 pts but could have as little as 12 pts. With our 12 pts in favor of Spades, we need to invite. Easy peasy.

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Question 2

Your Hand
♠ 5 4 3 2
♥ A K J 9
♦ Q 5 4 3
♣ 9

Q: 2 - South:?

South	West	North	East
-	-	1♣	Pass
1♦	Pass	1♠	Pass
?

A: 3♠: Again, we want to invite in Spades. Were you tempted to bid the Hearts? That would be a very Unhappy day. Your partner by-passed Hearts in favor of Spades. It doesn't make sense to bid a suit Pard denied... at least in this auction.

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Question 3

Your Hand
♠ A Q 8 3
♥ 7 5 4
♦ A K 3 2
♣ 9 5

Q: 3 - South:?

South	West	North	East
-	-	1♣	Pass
1♦	Pass	1♠	Pass
?

A: 4♠: We've got game and do NOT have slam (remember, Pard does NOT have more than 17). Just bid it.

Your result so far:

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Question 4

Your Hand
♠ K Q 6 2
♥ 8 5 4
♦ A 9 8 5
♣ 9 5

Q: 4 - South:?

South	West	North	East
-	-	1♣	Pass
1♦	Pass	1♠	Pass
?

A: 2♠: Pard's new suit is not forcing and we've got our fit. BUT!! We should raise. If Pard's got 16-ish pts, game is available. Tell Pard we've got the fit and 6-9 pts.

Your result so far:

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Question 5

Your Hand
♠ K 5 4
♥ 8
♦ K J 9 8 4 3
♣ 5 4 3

Q: 5 - South:

South	West	North	East
-	-	1♣	Pass
1♦	Pass	1♠	Pass
?

A: 2♦: Well, we could raise the Spades and be in a seven-card fit, but our hand will have more value if we can name the trump suit. Our singleton Heart will be a thing of beauty then. By the way, WE will be limiting OUR hand, and placing the contract will be up to Pard.

Well, let's see if it's still a Happy Day after we tackle our hand!

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