Blackjack quiz
OK, so you think you're a hotshot blackjack player? Try this quiz. It will only take a few minutes. Jot down your answers and compare them with the correct answers that will be posted next Tuesday. You may be surprised at your results.
The game is being dealt with six decks of cards. The rules are you can double down on any two-card combination, doubling is also allowed after you pair split, and the dealer stands on soft 17.
Each question lists what the hand is that was dealt to you and the value of the dealer's up card. You have to decide on the playing strategy. The following abbreviations are used: H is hit, S is stand, D is double, P is split, and Y/N means yes or no.
| 1. | Your hand is Ace, 7. The dealer's upcard is 9. | S H D P |
2. | Your hand is King, King. The dealer's up card is 5. | S H D P |
3. | Your hand is 5,5. The dealer's up card is 6. | S H D P |
4. | Your hand is 10,2. The dealer's upcard is 2. | S H D P |
5. | Your hand is 5,3. The dealer's up card is 6. | S H D P |
6. | Your hand is Ace, 3. The dealer's up card is 3. | S H D P |
7. | Your hand is 9,9. The dealer's up card is 7. | S H D P |
8. | Your hand is 7,3. The dealer's up card is 10. | S H D P |
9. | Your hand is 10,6. The dealer's up card is 7. | S H D P |
10. | Your hand is 10, 10. The dealer's up card is an ace. | Y N |
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