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    Exodus - An escape mechanism using the 
    redouble when opponent's attempt to penalize 
    partner's 1 Notrump opening bid.  Having a convention as Exodus in the 
    bidding arsenal is imperative for partners opening with Weak Notrump or Mini 
    Notrump ranges.  The following assumes opponent's double is for 
    penalty: 
      
        | Bidding | Meaning |  
        | 1N - (X) - XX - (P);2C
 | A redouble by 
        responder shows a one-suited hand, forcing opener to "puppet" to 2C.  
        Responder will pass or correct to the final bid, opener must pass. |  
        | 1N - (X) - 2x | A suit bid such as 2D 
        by responder 
        shows a two-suited hand including the suit bid and usually the next 
        higher ranking suit.  However, if the suits are not adjacent, 
        responder retains the option to correct opener's rebid to the secondary 
        suit as a signoff attempt. |  
        | 1N - (X) - XX - (P);2C - (P) - 2N
 | Responder's redouble 
        followed by 2N is a Forcing Stayman bid |  
        | 1N - (X) - 2N - (P);3C
 | Responder's direct 2N 
        bid shows an extra long one-suited hand; opener is forced to bid 3C, 
        which responder may pass or correct. |  Note: many creative escape variations are in use today, requiring 
    partnership discussion on specific methods.  See SOS 
    Redoubles, Moscow Escape,
    Bergen Redouble Over Notrump 
    and books on 
    Doubles |