"First Responder" (over a major) by Marti Ronemus

Today we get to be First Responders, and while we don't need the bravery and heroism of the REAL First Responders, we nevertheless will need to be thoughtful. Our Pard will be opening majors, and we'll need to decide what to do. Thinking caps in place?

Question 1

Your Hand
♠ K 7 2
♥ 4 3
♦ Q 7 3 2
♣ J 9 4 2

Q: 1 - South?

South	West	North	East
-		1♥	Pass
?

A: 1 No-trump: No interest in Hearts. Can't name a new suit at the two-level. No other answer will do. Shows 6-9 pts., and (best of all!) limits our hand. It's Pard's problem now.

Your result so far:

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Question 2

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

Q: 2 - South again:

South	West	North	East
-	-	1♥	Pass
?

A: 1♠: While we have no interest in Hearts and cannot afford the two-level, we've got four Spades to tell Pard about. Our bid is unlimited, showing only a floor of 6 pts, and no ceiling. Pard will bid again.

Your result so far:

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Question 3

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

Q: 3 - South struggles to bid:

South	West	North	East
-	-	1♠	Pass
?

A: 1 No-trump: We sure would like to show one of our semi-delicious minors, but we can't afford the two-level which costs 10 bitcoins*. (Or the equivalent value in HCP)

*Bitcoins is the new Internet money!

Your result so far:

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Question 4

Your Hand
♠ K 8 7 6 3
♥ Q 4 3
♦ Q 4 3
♣ 8 7

Q: 4 - Again, the horns of a dilemma:

South	West	North	East
-	-	1♥	Pass
?

A: 2♥: Remember the "Wonderbra Rule?" With a minimum hand, support with support. You've got a known eight card Heart suit. Don't go messing with another suit. Your hand just isn't that great. You want to limit your hand as quickly as possible when you hold a minimum. Just do it and get out of Dodge!

Your result so far:

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Question 5

Your Hand
♠ K 5 4
♥ J 9 5 4 2
♦ 5
♣ K 6 5 2

Q: 5 - As South, 'sup?

South	West	North	East
-	-	1♠	Pass
?

A: 2♠: Wonderbra again, although we are happy campers. We only have 7 HCP (high card points), but we just love our Diamond singleton.

And now, it gets exciting. We are going to play this hand, and through the magic of Vu-Bridge, we are going to become the declarer. What will happen next? Stay tuned!!

Your result so far:

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