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Quiz on opening bids on hands with 4-4-4-1 shape

Give your opening bid (if any) on the hands below and outline your thoughts on your rebid.

(1)

S A J 3 2

H K Q 3 2

D 2

C Q J 3 2

(2)

S A J 3 2

H 2

D K J 3 2

C A K 3 2

(3)

H A 4 3 2

D A 4 3 2

C A 4 3 2

(4)

S A K 4 3

H A K 3 2

D A K 6 5

C 2

(5)

S A K 3 2

H 2

D 5 4 3 2

C A K 3 2

(6)

S Q 4 3 2

H K Q 3 2

D A 4 3 2

C K

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Lord Yarborough

In 1820, I understand, Lord Yarborough sat and looked at his hand ;
Looked at his hand with a frowning face--a hand which hadn't a single ace.
It hadn't a king or even a queen, the very worst hand that ever was seen.
It hadn't a knave, it hadn't a ten--Lord Yarborough that pattern for noblemen,
Turned to his partner, I understand, and said " What a perfectly awful hand."

You can finish this poem here if you wish.