1. What does Hornblower tell the crew of the Porta Coeli, just before meeting up with the Flame?
(a) They are picking up spies that the Flame captures.
(b) He is relieving Lieutenant Freeman of his command.
(c) They are on their way to Spain to rescue stranded British soldiers.
(d) That the crew of the Flame mutinies.

2. What happens if a ship like Porta Coeli captures an enemy ship?
(a) The enemy ship is set on fire and sunk.
(b) The officers and crew split the prize money from the sale and refit of the ship.
(c) The crew gets one hour to do as they like on the enemy ship.
(d) The officers automatically get a promotion.

3. What do the crew of the Flame say in the letter they send to the Admiralty?
(a) They want shore leave.
(b) They are tired of the blockade and want to go home.
(c) They are flogged and starved on Lieutenant Chadwick's orders.
(d) Lieutenant Chadwick is selling secrets to the French.

4. Why is Hornblower's assignment regarding the Flame particularly difficult?
(a) The ship is difficult to find as only the general location is known.
(b) The ship needs to be captured by subterfuge or negotiation and not force.
(c) Spanish privateers are closing in.
(d) There are a lot of privateers operating nearby.

5. How doesl Hornblower get to the Flame?
(a) Pay for passage aboard an American ship to France and then make his way overland.
(b) Sail on the Flame's sister ship.
(c) Sail incognito on a fishing boat.
(d) Use his contacts and hire blockade runners willing to take him.