"4th of July--Remember Why" by Marti Ronemus

We're going to get right to our quiz today so we can get to our various celebrations. Just a quick reminder, today is't about hot dogs. Take a few silent moments of reflection and give thanks we get to live in this wonderful (albeit highly dysfunctional) land.

Question 1

Your Hand
♠ 5 4 3 2
♥ J 9 4
♦ Q 10 8
♣ A K 8

Q: 1 - South:

South	West	North	East
-	1 No-trump	2♠	p
?

A: 3♠: We are a little surprised when Pard overcalls, especially in Spades. We've got 10 pts, and we know we hold a nine-card trump fit. We're not real sure how strong Pard is, so let's show support by inviting.

We'll be playing this hand in a couple minutes, so we'll get to see how this all works out.

Your result so far:

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Question 2

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

Q: 2 - South:

South	West	North	East
2♣	p	2♦	p
2♠	p	3♣**	p
?

**Second negative

A: 4♠: We've got nine tricks in our hand. We need almost nothing from Pard... and that's what he's told us he has. Let's take a chance.

Your result so far:

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Question 3

Your Hand
♠ K 8
♥ J 3
♦ 6 5 4 3
♣ K 7 4 3 2

Q: 3 - South:

South	West	North	East
-	-	1♠	p
1!N	p	3♥	p
?

A: 3♠: We aren't happy campers but Pard has asked us to pick a suit. He has made a jump shift and is forcing us. He knows we have 6-9 pts, and is insisting we pick one. Make it his problem now.

Your result so far:

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Question 4

Your Hand
♠ A J 8
♥ A Q 9 8 7
♦ J 5
♣ A 9 6

Q: 4 - South:

South	West	North	East
1♥	2♣	2♦	p
?

A: 3 No-trump: Pard has us covered, and we've got the points. We're not backing down today.

Your result so far:

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Question 5

Your Hand
♠ Q J 8
♥ K Q J
♦ A K 9 8 7
♣ Q 6

Q: 5 - South:

South	West	North	East
1♦	1♠	Dbl	p
?

A: 2 No-trump: Pard's Takeout Double tells us that he's got Hearts and Clubs. Good news. His hand is still unlimited, so let's complete the picture of our hand by jumping to 2 No-trump, showing 18-19 pts and showing our Spade stopper. Pard will take it from there.

And now to our hand.

Your result so far:

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