Declarer shows a big hand with both majors (the 3 bid was artificial, showing a terrible hand). Partner leads the Q as shown (dummy plays the 2). Your play?
Choose One:
10
8
6
A
Answer: 4 -
A. A normal third-hand high play. Yes, declarer has the K, but why let him score it now--for all you know, it could even be singleton.
In fact, the K appears to be singleton (first trick below). Now what?
Choose One:
Answer: 1 -
. Declarer is likely to want to trump hearts in dummy. You want to prevent it. These are the remaining cards:
Lucky for you partner has the A and can win it and play another trump. You were content to stop one heart ruff in dummy, but as it happens, you get to prevent any heart ruffs at all. This is the full deal:
Declarer has to lose 2 heart tricks (along with the 2 aces) for down 1. I graciously assumed you would cling to all 4 of your hearts if declarer runs the spades first.
876 
QJ98 
A1086 
J10.
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