Quiz #2 - Taking tricks

Please answer the following questions. If you don't know the answer to a particular question, refer to the course handout or ask one of your classmates. You can also contact your instructor.

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My name: *

My instructor's name: *

My age: *

What is a solid suit? *

How many tricks can you take with a solid suit? * 4
It depends
As many as the maximum number of cards held by me or my partner
3

What is a finesse? *

Which cards can you finesse against? * QKT5Any card in the pack

What are all the ways you can go about making tricks? * Take tricks with high cards Take tricks by promoting high cards into winnersPromote small cards into winnersLead towards high cards and take finesses

For the following questions, assume that you can lead from either hand at any time. Determine the maximum number of tricks you can take. Assume that any missing high cards are with the opponents and that opponents will use their high cards to best advantage. Explain your reasoning/approach if it's not obvious. 'x' refers to a small card.

You: AKx Partner: Qxx *

You: AKQJ Partner: xx *

You: KJx Partner: Qxx *

You: QJT Partner: xxx *

You: AKQx Partner: xxx *

You: AKxx Partner: xxx *

You: AKxx Partner: xxxx *

You: AKJ Partner: Qxx

For the following questions, describe the line of play to take maximum number of tricks. Be specific. Assume you can lead from either hand. 'x' refers to a small card.

You: Kx Partner: xx *

You: AQJ Partner: xxx *

You: Ax Partner: QJ *

You: AJT Partner: xxx *

You: KQx Partner: xx *

You: QJx Partner: xx *

You: KJx Partner: xx *

You: Axx Partner: Qxx *

You: KJx Partner: Axx *

For the following questions, assume that it is NOT possible to move freely between the 2 hands. How do you play these suits to take maximum tricks?

You: Ax Partner: KQJTx

You: Qx Partner: AKxx

You: AKxx Partner: QJx

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Quiz #2 - Taking tricks

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