1. Where have John, Susan, Titty, Roger, Mother and Bridget arrived at the beginning of the book to meet Daddy on his way home from sea? Dover Ipswich Pin Mill Norwich

2. What is the name of the cutter in which the four older Walker children make the Channel crossing? Goblin Sprite Imp Gremlin

3. What's the name of the skipper who invites the Swallows to sail with him for a couple of days? John Bewdley Jem Bowring Jack Brimley Jim Brading

4. What colour are the sails of the ship in which the Swallows cross the Channel? Black Brown Red White

5. Which of the following are not among the reasons why the Swallows drift out to sea? Rising tide Frayed painter Fog Lost anchor

6. It's a very good thing that Titty happened to ask which was the right flag to signal a pilot. By the way, which letter was it? P S D B

7. Which of the following was not used by the Swallows to warn other vessels that they were adrift (and then under sail) in the fog? Frying-pan Ship's bell Penny whistle Bull roarer

8. Which of the following is not one of the reasons John decides to keep heading away from England even after the fog lifts? There's a fierce storm blowing towards Holland Susan is badly seasick He wants to keep out of the main shipping channel He's uncertain he can navigate home while tacking

9. What do they name the kitten that they rescue? Columbus Captain Cook Sinbad Lord Nelson

10. Why was the ship's captain so long delayed? He got into a dust-up at the local pub He was prevented from returning by the fog, then by the storm A trawler ran his dinghy down in the fog while he was ashore He was run down by a motor-bus