This is a voluminous topic, but the focus for this quiz is when to use (or not use) Blackwood (assume RKC). Don't use Blackwood with a void, or if you have a side suit you are worried about. Use control-bidding instead. Above 3-of-the trump suit, a bid in a new suit shows first or second round control and slam interest.
Part of this topic is learning how to avoid bad slams. For more, read this article.
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Your partner raises your 1 opening to 3 (limit raise). What is your next bid with:
KQ10
KQ98762
AK
2
Pass
3
4
4
4
4NT
6
With the auction shown, what is your (North) next call?
West | North | East | South |
---|---|---|---|
2 | Pass | 2 | |
Pass | 2 | Pass | 4 |
Pass | ?? |
AKQJ107
Q2
AK2
K2
Pass
4NT
5
5
5
6
Your 1 opening is raised to 2. What is your call with:
KQJ108
AKJ76
KJ
2
Pass
3
3
3
4
4
4NT
With the auction and hand below, what is your (North) next call?
West | North | East | South |
---|---|---|---|
2 | Pass | 2 | |
Pass | 2 | Pass | 3 |
Pass | ?? |
KQ
AKQJ1098
AQ
Q2
Pass
3
4
4
4
4NT
6
What is your (South) call with the hand and auction shown below?
West | North | East | South |
---|---|---|---|
2 | Pass | 2 | |
Pass | 2 | Pass | 3 |
Pass | 4 | Pass | ?? |
Q4
A43
K654
8765
Pass
4
4
4NT
Other
None vul. Partner opens 1 and you hold a monster hand. What is your call?
AJ4
A982
KQJ104
A
West | North | East | South |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Pass | ? |
2
2
2NT
4
4NT
6
Other
You are South. What is your call on the auction shown?
A9876
4
AQ543
K2
West | North | East | South |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Pass | 1 | |
Pass | 4 | Pass | ? |
Pass
4NT
5
5NT
6
Other