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possible).

Answer 4.

West East 1 4
K 10 7 4 3 J 5 2

It is correct to lead the 2 towards the 10 hoping for something like this
layout -
A 9 6
K 10 7 4 3 J 5 2
Q 8

Here we have 1 slow trick by power. (1 certain), 1 possible trick by
position and 2 possible tricks by length. Notice though we must win the
third round with the Knave and so we will need an entry in another suit to
get at our tricks by length.

Answer 5.
West East 3 4
A J 10 4 Q 9 2

Because we hold a strong sequence of intermediate cards it is now
correct to lead a high card. To get the most efficient transportation the
lead of the 9 is best. If this wins we are then in the correct hand to lead
the Queen.
If we lead the Queen first and it is not covered we might have a
problem when the layout is as shown below because we must win the
second round in the dummy -
7 6
A J 10 4 Q 9 2
K 8 5 3

We have 1 quick trick by power and 2 slow tricks by power. (3 certain)
We have 1 possible trick by position. (4 possible).

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