Q. 1 • Both vulnerable, as South you hold:

♠J 8 7 6 4 3 2 ♥A ♦K J 6 ♣K 7

The bidding has proceeded:

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST

1♥ Pass 1♠ Pass

3♥ Pass ?

What do you bid now?

Q. 2 • As South, vulnerable, you hold:

♠K 7 ♥A 10 9 7 4 3 2 ♦A Q ♣6 4

The bidding has proceeded:

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST

1♦ 1♠ 2♥ Pass

3♦ Pass ?

What do you bid now?

Q. 3 • As South, vulnerable, you hold:

♠A J 10 2 ♥J 9 7 6 4 ♦K Q 9 ♣K

The bidding has proceeded:

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST

1♣ Pass 1♥ Pass

1♠ Pass ?

What do you bid now?

Q. 4 • As South, vulnerable, you hold:

♠K 9 6 5 ♥A K 10 8 7 3 ♦9 ♣J 7

The bidding has proceeded:

WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH

3♣ Pass 5♣ ?

What action do you take?

Q. 5 • As South, vulnerable, you hold:

♠J 10 2 ♥A K J 7 4 ♦6 3 2 ♣10 4

Partner opens the bidding with one spade. What do you respond?

Look for answers on Monday.

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