1. What does the crew of the Flame want?
(a) A commendation for their Captain for services above and beyond.
(b) A fair share of the prize money taken by their sister ship, the Porta Coeli.
(c) Shore leave as they are on the ship for over a year.
(d) A full pardon and a trial for Lieutenant Chadwick.

2. What is unique about Lord St. Vincent's instructions to Hornblower?
(a) Hornblower is given carte blanche to deal with the mutineers as necessary.
(b) Hornblower is essentially given a blank cheque for ransom purposes.
(c) Hornblower is told to destroy the ship immediately.
(d) Hornblower is told to administer justice by finding Lieutenant Chadwick guilty of insubordination.

3. What does some of the Flame mutineers say to Hornblower after the battle at Le Havre?
(a) They apologize for surrendering to the French.
(b) They hide rather than face Hornblower.
(c) They would rather die than go back to England.
(d) They want Hornblower to know they fight against the French.

4. What is typical of Hornblower's share of prize money from a captured enemy ship?
(a) As much as he considered fair; captain's discretion.
(b) About ten pounds, depending on the type of ship.
(c) As much as a thousand pounds, depending on the type of ship.
(d) First choice of one item from the captured ship.

5. What does Hornblower have to do for the royal banquet that he particularly dislikes?
(a) Make a speech.
(b) Have his hair powdered.
(c) Wear all his medals.
(d) Keep up with the Duke d'Angoulême's drinking.