Quiz 6 - Michaels Cue Bid and Responses

The Michaels Cue Bid lets you show a two-suited hand, with five or more cards in each suit, using just one bid. This quiz tests both sides of the convention - recognising when to make a Michaels overcall, and choosing the right response when your partner makes one.
As there are many versions of Michaels Cue Bid, this quiz is based on the version used in the USA. You must check with your partner exactly what the cue bids mean for your parnership understanding.

Check your understanding of making a Michaels Cue Bid and responding to partner's Michaels Cue Bid - as you select an answer you will receive instant feedback on your choice

1. Your right hand opponent (RHO) opens the bidding 1D. With this hand, what should you bid? Pass 1S 2D X (Takeout double)

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2. Your right hand opponent (RHO) opens the bidding 1S. With this hand, what should you bid?

Pass

3. Your right hand opponent (RHO) opens the bidding 1H. With this hand, what should you bid?

Pass

4. Your right hand opponent (RHO) opens the bidding 1C, a natural club. With this hand, what should you bid?

X (Takeout double)

Pass

5. You are vulnerable and the opposition are not. Your right hand opponent (RHO) opens the bidding 1D. With this weak hand, what should you bid?

Pass

6. West opens the bidding 1S and your partner bids 2S, a Michaels Cue Bid showing 5+ hearts and a 5+ card minor suit. East passes. What should you bid?

West	North	East	South (You)
1S	2S	Pass	???

Pass

2NT

7. West opens the bidding 1H and your partner bids 2H, a Michaels Cue Bid showing 5+ spades and a 5+ card minor suit. East passes. What should you bid?

West	North	East	South (You)
1H	2H	Pass	???

Pass

2NT

8. West opens the bidding 1D and your partner bids 2D, a Michaels Cue Bid showing 5+ spades and 5+ hearts. East passes. What should you bid?

West	North	East	South (You)
1D	2D	Pass	???

Pass

2NT

9. West opens the bidding 1S and your partner bids 2S, a Michaels Cue Bid showing 5+ hearts and a 5+ card minor suit. East passes. What should you bid?

West	North	East	South (You)
1S	2S	Pass	???

2NT

Pass

10. West opens the bidding 1S and your partner bids 2S, a Michaels Cue Bid showing 5+ hearts and a 5+ card minor suit. East passes. With this strong hand, what should you bid?

West	North	East	South (You)
1S	2S	Pass	???

2NT

3NT