Q1- Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:

As dealer, what call would you make?

A- There is no weak-two-bid available in clubs. In the modern game, opening 3C only promises a six-card suit. Bid 3C.

Q2- North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:

♠ AJ42 ♥ 86 ♦ KQ76 ♣ KJ8

What call would you make?

A- Forget about your diamond fit. Nine tricks in no trump is almost always easier than 11 tricks in a minor. Bid 3NT.

Q3- East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:

♠ 10 9 ♥ K 10 7 6 ♦ J7 ♣ AQ753

What call would you make?

A- Your values require a jump response, but into which suit? For us, that is an easy question. Bid 2H.

Q4- Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:

♠ Q642 ♥ 8 ♦ 8 7 3 ♣ A 10 7 6 3

What call would you make?

A- A jump raise in competition is pre-emptive. This hand might seem a little strong for a pre-empt, but this is what a vulnerable pre-empt should look like. Bid 3S.

Q5- North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:

♠ 7 ♥ A K 7 5 ♦ Q 10 7 5 4 ♣ K 8 7

Right-hand opponent opens 1D. What call would you make?

A- It is normal to pass when right-hand opponent bids your suit, but here there is an attractive alternative. Bid 1H, despite holding only four of them.

Q6- East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:

♠ Q 10 7 5 ♥ Q 9 7 6 ♦ A 7 5 4 ♣ 8

What call would you make?

A- A 5S contract might have decent play with this dummy, but the opponents are vulnerable. Take the money. Double.