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Basic Strategy Blackjack Trivia Quiz

Here is a quiz to test your Blackjack basic strategy knowledge. It is a general quiz, based on the normal basic strategy for multi-deck games, and is not related to choices made when counting cards.

A multiple-choice quiz by cliffy32. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
cliffy32

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
199,867

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
5667

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Question 1 of 10

1. If you are dealt a pair of aces, you should? Hint

Always split them

Split them against a dealer 2-10 only

Hit

Never split them

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Question 2 of 10

2. If you are dealt a total of 12 and are faced with a dealer 3, you should? Hint

Hit

Double Down

Stand

Hit only if the player next to you says so

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Question 3 of 10

3. You should always split 9s if the dealer has a 7.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. You are dealt a 16 and the dealer has a face card. You should always do what?

Answer: (One Word, hit or stand?)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Doubling down on 9 when the dealer has an 8 is "correct" basic strategy.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. You are dealt a pair of 8s and the dealer has an ace. You should? Hint

Split them

Hit

Stand

Double Down

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Question 7 of 10

7. Sitting at the far left seat of a table, or "third base" is the best position for a basic strategy player.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Insurance is regarded as a poor bet for basic strategy followers.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. You are dealt a pair of 6s against a dealer 7. You should do what? Hint

Double down

Stand

Hit

Split them

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Question 10 of 10

10. Following perfect basic strategy principles will reduce the casino edge to less than ________ percent. Hint

twenty

fifty

ten

one

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. If you are dealt a pair of aces, you should?

Answer: Always split them

Basic strategy says you should always split aces, no matter what the dealer upcard is.

2. If you are dealt a total of 12 and are faced with a dealer 3, you should?

Answer: Hit

Many people choose to sit on 12 when faced with a dealer 3. It is an incorrect play according to basic strategy.

3. You should always split 9s if the dealer has a 7.

Answer: False

You should never split 9s against a dealer's 7. The reason? You already have a total of 18 - good enough to win if the dealer rolls over a face card.

4. You are dealt a 16 and the dealer has a face card. You should always do what?

Answer: hit

It is one of the worst Blackjack situations there is, but the strategy dictates that you should hit. Many novice players choose to stand in this situation, infuriating more experienced players.

5. Doubling down on 9 when the dealer has an 8 is "correct" basic strategy.

Answer: False

You should never double down on 9 if the dealer shows a 7 or higher.

6. You are dealt a pair of 8s and the dealer has an ace. You should?

Answer: Split them

As a general rule, you should always split aces and 8s. Splitting 8s against a dealer ace doesn't always make you win more, but it is supposed to make you lose less!

7. Sitting at the far left seat of a table, or "third base" is the best position for a basic strategy player.

Answer: False

It should not matter what seat you are in if you follow correct basic strategy principles.

8. Insurance is regarded as a poor bet for basic strategy followers.

Answer: True

When counting cards, insurance is sometimes the right play to make but, for normal basic strategy players, insurance is regarded as a sucker bet, since there is more likelihood that the dealer will not pull a face card.

9. You are dealt a pair of 6s against a dealer 7. You should do what?

Answer: Hit

Never split 6s against a dealer 7 or higher.

10. Following perfect basic strategy principles will reduce the casino edge to less than ________ percent.

Answer: one

It is true the game of Blackjack still favours the house, even when perfect basic strategy is used. But, the house edge is reduced to well below one percent, often around the 0.5 per cent mark, if you learn it and follow it. Good luck at the tables!

Source: Author cliffy32

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