Last year we developed a 4-part Texas Holdem Quiz. The quiz tested a player's knowledge of hand strength, pot odds, and other key factors that are critical to becoming a great poker player. This year we continue the tradition with the All New Texas Holdem Quiz. Hopefully, you will find this quiz a challenging and helpful tool for improving your game.

Part 1 of the All New Texas Holdem Quiz will look at the question: What should I do preflop if faced with a particular situation? After completing the quiz, scroll to the bottom to find the answers.

QUESTIONS

1. You are playing in a loose/passive game and have pocket kings in early position. No one has yet entered the pot and it is your turn to act. Should you:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   1. Limp in
   
   
   2. Make a standard raise
   
   
   3. Move all in
   
   
   4. Fold
   
   
   
   
   



2. You are on the button with AK suited. An aggressive player makes a standard raise and is called by one other player. Should you:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   1. Call
   
   
   2. Reraise
   
   
   3. Move all in
   
   
   4. Fold
   
   
   
   
   



3. You are in late position with JJ. Two players limp in and you make a pot-size raise. The player in first position makes a large reraise. Should you:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   1. Call the reraise
   
   
   2. Make a second reraise
   
   
   3. Move all in
   
   
   4. Fold
   
   
   
   
   



4. You are in the small blind with pocket 7s. Three players limp in ahead of you. Should you:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   1. Limp in
   
   
   2. Make a standard raise
   
   
   3. Move all in
   
   
   4. Fold
   
   
   
   
   



5. You have 910 suited one spot from the button. You make a raise trying to steal the blinds. The small blind folds and the big blind makes a double the pot-size reraise Should you:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   1. Call the reraise
   
   
   2. Make a second reraise
   
   
   3. Move all in
   
   
   4. Fold
   
   
   
   
   

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ANSWERS

1. Make a standard raise. High pairs are hands that typically play well against few opponents. In a loose/passive game, players like to play a lot pots at a cheap price. Limping in runs the risk of a multi-way pot for the value of the big blind and will keep you from limp-raising. Unless you are short stacked, moving all in is not the best option. Moving all in will generally win the pot right there and only pick up the blinds and antes. Your best option is to make a standard raise to limit the number of players that enter the hand.



2. Reraise or move all in. Knowing that aggressive players raise a lot of pots, you can be fairly certain that you have the best hand. With only the aggressive player and one other player in the hand, a reraise or all in move will typically win the pot right there. Even if you do get a caller, an ace or king is typically all you will need to take the lead in the hand. A reraise or all in move tells the other players that you have a real hand. With AK, you may need to improve to win the hand so the all in move ensures that you see all 5 cards. In addition, the all in move will often get people to lay down susceptible hands, like small pairs, that would actually be a slight favorite.



3. Fold.Typically, when a player makes a reraise after limping (especially in first position) they have a very powerful hand such as KK or AA. Unless you are playing a completely reckless player, you can fold your Jacks knowing you are behind in the hand.



4. Limp in. The odds of flopping a set when you have a pocket pair are about 7.5 to 1. Since you are already invested for half of the bet in the small blind, you would be getting 9 to 1 on your money. Raising in this situation can put you in a tough spot after the flop. If you get called, you will be out of position and usually looking at overcards. Your best move is to limp in and hope to flop a set.



5. Fold. You took your shot and missed. Now, you need to fold and wait for a better opportunity to get your money in the pot. Mixing up your game is important to keep your opponents guessing. A big win with a hand like 9 10 will keep your opponents off balance after a preflop raise. Just remember, you can't do it every time the action is folded to you or your opponents will pick up on it and begin to reraise you with any hand.