User blog comment:Tachikaze Master/Newb Questions/@comment-6102960-20150504155304

1. No. You can't activate BDS in that situation.

2. No. You do take Penetrate and Spectral Strike damage, even if your monster has Soulguard.

3. I......can't answer this 100%....I think you can't.

4. Yes. You need to show the cards so you do not take an Impact or something you are not allowed to seach.

5. Yes. You do take the Lifelink damage.