Responding to a Take-out Double With a Weak Hand by Matthias Huberschwiller

In this quiz, you will have to respond to a take-out double with weak hands (up to 10 points).

Will you find all the right answers?

Good luck!

Question 1

Your Hand
♠ 8 6 5
♥ 9 6 3 2
♦ 8 4 2
♣ 9 5 2

Q: 1 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	1♦	Double	Pass
?

A: 1♥ - Yes, I know, you have zero points, but you have to bid. You can't let them play 1♦X, which they would probably make.

Bid 1♥ to show your suit and 0-7 points.

Your result so far:

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Question 2

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

Q: 2 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	1♣	Double	Pass
?

A: 2♠ - 1♠ would show 0-7 points. You need to jump to show 8-10 points and four Spades. Your partner has at least three Spades, so you're not in danger at the 2-level.

Your result so far:

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Question 3

Your Hand
♠ Q J 7 6
♥ 5
♦ 9 8 5 3 2
♣ 9 5 2

Q: 3 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	1♣	Double	Pass
?

A: 1♠ - Bid your major first, even with five Diamonds.

Your result so far:

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Question 4

Your Hand
♠ Q J 10 9 7 6
♥ 8 2
♦ A 6 3
♣ J 7

Q: 4 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	1♠	Double	Pass
?

A: Pass - They want to play in Spades? That's your dream, and you can make them play 1♠ doubled!

Pass the take-out double, and earn a great penalty. They won't make 1♠X.

Your result so far:

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Question 5

Your Hand
♠ Q 7 5 2
♥ A 6 5 3
♦ 8 4 2
♣ 9 2

Q: 5 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	1♦	Double	Pass
?

A: 1♠ - You need to answer at the 1-level with 0-7 points, but should you bid Hearts or Spades?

Think about it. If you bid again, you will have to bid the other major. If you start with 1♥ and then 2♠, your partner won't be able to go back to 2♥. That's why you should bid 1♠ first, then 2♥ if you get a second chance.

Your result so far:

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