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Novice Bridge Questions Trivia Quiz

The level of these questions is not for beginners, but for people who have learned the basics of the game.

A multiple-choice quiz by masonbarge. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
masonbarge

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
225,563

Updated
Aug 28 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
881

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Question 1 of 10

1. In most natural systems, an opening bid of one no-trump is made with a hand that is: Hint

Balanced and extremely strong, 19 points

Balanced with a narrow point range, such as 15-17

Fairly strong with good hearts and spades

Fairly strong with good diamonds and clubs

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Stayman Convention: Hint

Asks partner to bid no-trump if he has the unbid suit stopped

Asks partner to bid a major suit if he has four or more cards in it

Requires partner to bid one suit higher

Asks partner to pass

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Stayman convention was invented by: Hint

Samuel Stayman

George Rapee

Charles Goren

Thomas Edison

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Question 4 of 10

4. A bidding box is used to: Hint

Record bids for the tournament director's use

Prevent auditory clues from affecting the bidding

Record bids for the tournament scorer's use

Hold peanut butter and crackers in case the players get hungry

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who gets to make the first bid? Hint

The player with the loudest voice

The player to the dealer's left

The dealer

The player to the dealer's right

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Question 6 of 10

6. South is the first person to bid, and opens one heart. The next player says "double". What does this mean? Hint

I think we can set one heart by at least one trick.

I would like a hefty cocktail.

I think we can set one heart by at least three tricks.

I don't want to defend against one heart, please bid something.

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who invented contract bridge? Hint

Mae West

Cornelius Vanderbuilt

Harold Vanderbilt

Ely Culbertson

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Question 8 of 10

8. The bidding by north and south (east and west silent) has gone: One heart, three clubs, three hearts, four hearts, four no-trump. What is the four no-trump bid? Hint

Blackwood Convention, asking for aces

An indication that partner doesn't know what he's doing

Slam try showing at least five spades.

A try to play in no-trump, because it is worth more points

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Question 9 of 10

9. Charles Goren frequently played with a talented female partner. What was her name? Hint

Charo

Cynthia Goren

Helen Sobel

Rosa Luxembourg

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is an "attitude signal"? Hint

A middle finger, when partner has made a blunder

Following to a trick so as to show how many cards you have in that suit

Following to a trick so as to show one's strength in that suit

Leading a low card to show a bad suit

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In most natural systems, an opening bid of one no-trump is made with a hand that is:

Answer: Balanced with a narrow point range, such as 15-17

You should be prepared to play in one no-trump if partner passes, so your hand should be balanced and a little stronger than a suit opening.

2. The Stayman Convention:

Answer: Asks partner to bid a major suit if he has four or more cards in it

Some players use 2 clubs and 2 diamonds for Stayman, the latter being a game force.

3. The Stayman convention was invented by:

Answer: George Rapee

Rapee was Stayman's customary partner and invented the convention; however, Stayman popularized it and wrote numerous articles, hence the name.

4. A bidding box is used to:

Answer: Prevent auditory clues from affecting the bidding

Bidding boxes have become standard in many clubs and most tournaments.

5. Who gets to make the first bid?

Answer: The dealer

"I dealt and I bid ____________" is frequently heard.

6. South is the first person to bid, and opens one heart. The next player says "double". What does this mean?

Answer: I don't want to defend against one heart, please bid something.

In this position, a double is a takeout double and shows no desire to defend against one heart -- partner is asked to bid unless he has a massive heart stack.

7. Who invented contract bridge?

Answer: Harold Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt, the grandson of Cornelius Vanderbilt, was sailing through the Panama Canal when one of his guests infuriated him with her wacky scoring system for a system of auction bridge. He invented the scoring system for contract bridge that night, and it has remained almost unchanged to this day.

8. The bidding by north and south (east and west silent) has gone: One heart, three clubs, three hearts, four hearts, four no-trump. What is the four no-trump bid?

Answer: Blackwood Convention, asking for aces

Blackwood should only be used if you are sure your side has at least two aces and is generally unwise if you are holding a void or worthless doubleton.

9. Charles Goren frequently played with a talented female partner. What was her name?

Answer: Helen Sobel

When she was asked how it felt to play with the world's greatest player, she pointed at Goren and said, "Ask him."

Rosa Luxembourg was a famous Communist. Charo?

10. What is an "attitude signal"?

Answer: Following to a trick so as to show one's strength in that suit

Signals should be for attitude unless they are quite obviously intended to show length or suit preference.

Source: Author masonbarge

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