1. What concerns Hornblower about Cambronne's possible destination and purpose?
(a) It could embroil Europe in a round of costly bloodshed.
(b) It could upset the balance of power in the West Indies.
(c) It could liberate Barbados from English rule.
(d) It could cause Spain to declare war on France and England could be dragged into such action.

2. What does Hornblower tell Cambronne?
(a) That there are 4 English frigates in port at Barbados at the moment.
(b) That Napoleon has recently died.
(c) That there are 4 English frigates in port at Freeport at the moment.
(d) That he is holding Cambronne's wife as hostage and if Cambronne carries out his intentions, she will be shot.

3. What would happen should Clorinda capture Estrella del Sur close to San Juan?
(a) Fell would be declared a pirate.
(b) Several other Spanish ships are liable to go to Estrella's aid.
(c) The action would be deemed a violation of the rules of engagement by England and official protests would ensue.
(d) The fort at San Juan may fire upon Clorinda.

4. How do Cambronne's men receive Hornblower's news?
(a) They shrug since they never like the fact when Cambronne's wife insists on traveling with them.
(b) They cheer that they don't have to fight.
(c) They wail and moan, smash their muskets, and throw them overboard.
(d) They want to know if they will still get paid.

5. What does Barbara confess to Hornblower as they wait out the storm?
(a) That she is pregnant.
(b) That she has a brief affair while Hornblower is in the West Indies.
(c) That she would have divorced Hornblower if he had supported the hanging of Hudnutt.
(d) That Hornblower is the only man she has ever loved.