The End of Level (Intermediate) Quiz – Text Version
The following text based quiz contains ten questions based on the intermediate level lessons of the Pokerology course. This quiz is only here for those who are having trouble with the flash based end of level (intermediate) quiz, which we recommend as the first choice. The flash based quiz will automatically score your answers. If you can only use this text version, then we recommend you have a pen and paper handy to score your answers. Good luck!
Question 1
You are involved in a hand with another player you know likes to chase draws, and you suspect this player to be on a flush draw (two in the hole, two on the board). After the turn card there is $3,000 in the pot, and you decide to bet $1,500. The player calls your bet for their last $1,500, as shown here:
Let’s assume that your opponent (player 2) is calling to hit the flush, and knows they will win the pot if they do, but probably won’t if they miss. Which of the following would best describe his/her call?
a) Positive EV
b) Neutral EV
c) Negative EV
Question 2
Match the following poker terms with the correct descriptions:
| 1. Continuation Bet | a) A bet usually made into a pre-flop raiser to gain information. |
| 2. Probe Bet | b) A bet which is usually made on the river to increase your profit margins. |
| 3. Value Bet | c) A bet made on the flop after you raised pre-flop. |
Question 3
____ calling is the act of calling more than one player’s raise at once. If one opponent raises and then another re-raises and you just call, you are ____ calling.
What’s the missing word?
a) Soft
b) Limp
c) Cold
Question 4
Which of the following helpful tactics do we recommend for controlling your emotions if you ever find yourself going ‘on tilt’? (Note: there is more than one correct answer).
a) Try to talk to your opponent about why they played the hand that way.
b) Get up from the poker table and take a walk, have a break, etc.
c) Use your break to call someone and explain the beat.
d) Do not play the next four or five hands unless you have premium cards.
Question 5
Match the following poker terms with the correct descriptions:
| 1. The Calling Station | a) Charge them to draw – as much as you think they will call. |
| 2. The Table Sheriff | b) Expect them to play very predictably and listen to what they say – it may reveal patterns. |
| 3. The Chaser | c) Pay extra attention to their betting patterns and be wary of strange deviations. |
| 4. The Tricky Player | d) If you have a strong hand, don’t slow play. Bet as much as you think they will call. |
| 5. The Poker Nerd | e) Over bet the size of the pot to make him think you are bluffing. |
Question 6
You should generally avoid bluffing a calling station – they will pay you off enough when you have a hand. Is this statement true or false?
a) True
b) False
Question 7
When playing against a beginner it’s a good strategy to use your superior poker skills and use some advanced plays on them. Is this statement true or false?
a) True
b) False
Question 8
When you’re looking for poker tells the first tell is very often genuine, and the shortest tell is in most cases the most reliable. Most long, drawn out tells are false, set up to confuse. Is this statement true or false?
a) True
b) False
Question 9
The most savvy poker players realized that no-limit hold’em was a game of ________ and that a marginal hand could become a monster – and could take all of an opponent’s chips in one fell swoop, if played correctly.
What are the missing words?
a) Implied Odds
b) Value Betting
c) Controlled Aggression
Question 10
Take a look at the following cards. You have a strong hand, but how strong?
| Hole cards : | The board (flop, turn, and river): |
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a) The Nuts
b) The 2nd Nuts
c) The 3rd Nuts
d) The 4th Nuts
e) The 5th Nuts
Quiz Answers
- 1. The correct answer is (c) Negative EV. The pot is offering 3-to-1 (25%) but they only have a 4-to-1 (20%) chance of hitting with one card to come. Your opponent’s call therefore has negative EV over the long term. There are also no implied odds, as they are all-in and cannot win anymore should they hit the flush.
- 2. The correct answers are; Continuation Bet = c, Probe Bet = a, Value Bet = b.
- 3. It’s known as cold calling, so the correct answer is (c) cold.
- 4. We recommend (b) AND (d). Do not use your break to call someone and explain the beat – this will further anger you, not calm you down. Do not try to talk to your opponent and open the door for defensive comments that may fuel an argument. It’s best to take a break, and slow down your hands if needed.
- 5. The correct answers are Calling Station = d, Table Sheriff = e, Chaser = a, Tricky Player = c, Poker Nerd = b.
- 6. It’s true. You should avoid bluffing this type of player as they’ll call too often. It’s better to wait until you have a good hand.
- 7. It’s false. You should play “ABC” poker against these players because won’t realize that you are running some advanced play on them. Beginners don’t think about what you are thinking or what hand you are representing – they just know that they have a pair and that could be good, so they will call any bet.
- 8. It’s true. In general, the shortest tell is often the most reliable.
- 9. The correct answer is (a) implied odds, which are important in no limit hold’em. Of course this doesn’t mean you should disregard pot odds and use implied odds as an excuse for poor play.
- 10. The correct answer is (d) the 4th Nuts. Remember, four of a kind isn’t possible since you have 96. The nuts would be someone holding 99 (for 99966), 2nd nuts = 88 (88866), 3rd nuts = 77 (77766), 4th nuts = your hand.
What was your Score?
10: A perfect score – well done. You’re probably ready to progress.
8-9: A good effort. Even advanced players make the odd mistake.
6-7: Make sure you understand the intermediate level before progressing.
0-5: You should definetly re-read the lessons before moving to the advanced level.
Note: Regardless of your score, only move onto the advanced level when you fully understand what has been offered during the intermediate level lessons. If you need to re-visit some of the lessons then please do so. And when you’re ready…
Next Step: Advanced Level