"Thank you partner, play low." This simple phrase is the bane of my teaching existence. "Thank you, play low" means that you haven't bothered to make a plan because you're going on autopilot. In this quiz, think before you play or you'll regret it.
You are South. The auction and dummy are shown (You were confident in your play during the auction). The lead is the 
6. Should you win trick one in dummy or in your hand?
| West | North | East | South |
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| 2 |
3 |
Pass | 4 |
| All Pass |
| Vul:Both Dlr: E |
DUMMY
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DECLARER
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Win in dummy
Win in your hand
It doesn't matter where you win it
You are South. The auction and dummy are shown (Yes, I confess that I would bid 2 with the North hand). The lead is the Q. What should you do at trick one?
| West | North | East | South |
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| Pass | 2 |
Pass | 4 |
| All Pass |
| Vul:None Dlr: South |
DUMMY
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DECLARER
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Win in dummy
Win in hand
Win in either dummy or hand
Duck
You are South, declaring on the auction below (North's call is absolutely correct). The first trick starts 5, 10, 9. Do you play low or overtake?
| West | North | East | South |
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| Pass | 3NT | All Pass |
The full deal:
| Vul:None Dlr: S |
DUMMY
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DECLARER
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Play low
Play the king
Doesn't matter
I'm confused
You are South, you get to 7 with the opponents never bidding. The lead is the 3 (usually a good idea to lead a trump against a grand slam). What should you do at trick one?
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DUMMY
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DECLARER
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Win in dummy
Win in your hand
Doesn't matter where you win
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