Lesson 2(f) Have you tried the earlier quiz?

 ANSWERS TO QUIZ in Lesson 2(c)

1. a. 1♣ - unbalanced, open your longest suit
   b. 1NT - 16HCP and a balanced 5-3-3-2
   c. 1♠ - unbalanced, open the higher ranking of two 5-card suits, regardless of strength
   d. 1♦ - 19 HCP, too strong for 1NT, too weak for 2NT - planning to jump in NT next bid
   e. 2♣ - 22 HCP- too big for 2NT
   f. 1♥ - balanced 14 HCP- too weak for 1NT - planning to rebid cheaply in notrumps unless partner raises hearts

    2. a.  Pass - no hope of game
        b. 3NT - your 10 HCP puts the partnership in the game zone with a combined 25-27
        c.  6NT – small slam with a combined 33-36
        d.  2NT - 8 HCP + one length point = 9 - invite to game with a combined 24-26 
        e.  7NT – grand slam with a combined 37-39
        f.  4NT - invite to small slam with 32-34  (adding one length point)