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

2. What news does Hornblower receive from one of the prisoners from the French East Indian ship?
(a) Bonaparte loses another major battle at Leipzig.
(b) There is an outbreak of dysentery at Le Havre.
(c) The Mayor of Le Havre recently dies.
(d) Le Havre plans to attack both the English ships.

3. What does Hornblower plan to do with the Porta Coeli, after he comes back from meeting with the mutineers?
(a) Sail back to report his failure.
(b) Have the Porta Coeli masquerade as the Flame and capture the French East Indian ship.
(c) Sail into Le Havre on a flag of truce to negotiate with the French.
(d) Ram the Flame as soon as he gets the men ready.

4. What does the success of Hornblower's plan the Porta Coeli masquerade mean?
(a) The French at Le Havre help Hornblower regain the Flame.
(b) The mutineers change their minds once they see Hornblower in action.
(c) The mutineers have no choice but to commit treason on top of mutiny.
(d) The French at Le Havre has no reason to trust the mutineers.

5. Why does Lord St. Vincent leave the church service?
(a) He needs to use the facilities.
(b) He is not feeling well.
(c) He forgets another appointment.
(d) He is disturbed by news brought to him by a lieutenant.