Defence Quiz from Mr.Bridge 87

Source: Mr Bridge

YOU are East in the defensive positions below. Each 1NT opening by South shows 12-14 points and 2 in response asks for 4-card majors (Stayman). It is your turn to play.


1.

  K 10 6 2
8
K J 6 3
K J 4 2
    Q 8 7 4
A K 3
10 7 4
7 6 3
     
Oeste Norte Este Sur
      1NT
Pass 2 Pass 2
Pass 3NT Fin  
       

Partner leads the five of hearts and you win with the king. Which card do you return?


2.

  K J 6
8 4
A J 6
K J 8 3 2
    A 10 7 5 4
A 7 3
10 7 4
7 6
     
Oeste Norte Este Sur
      1NT
Pass 3NT Fin  
       

Partner leads the five of hearts and you win with the ace. Which card do you return?


3.

  10 9 4
4
K Q 5 4
A K 8 6 3
    7 5
K 10 7 3
A 7
Q 10 7 4 2
     
Oeste Norte Este Sur
      1
Pass 2 Pass 2
Pass 4 Fin  
       

Partner leads the jack of diamonds and you capture the king with the ace. What do you return?


4.

  Q 7 6 4
A Q 10 4
9
A Q 10 3
    K J 9 2
J 9 3 2
A 7 5 2
7
     
Oeste Norte Este Sur
      1NT
Pass 2 Pass 2
Pass 3NT Fin  
       

Partner leads the diamond 6 and your ace wins. Which card do you return?

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