RELUCTANT SWANS

The transcript describes two stories involving swans. The first is about Mrs. Jean Roubenis, who rehabilitates a swan with a broken wing, gaining permission from the Lord Chamberlain to retrain it due to its aversion to water. The second story covers the launch of the HMAS Swan, a new escort destroyer, where the champagne bottle fails to break, requiring the dockyard crew's intervention to complete the launch.

What was the initial condition of the swan found by Mrs. Jean Roubenis?

• It was a different bird species.

• It was perfectly healthy.

• It had a broken wing.

• It was already trained.

Why couldn't the swan be released back into the Thames?

• It was afraid of other birds.

• It was too young.

• It was still partly paralyzed.

• It was not owned by Mrs. Roubenis.

What does the saying 'you can lead a swan to water, but you can't be sure it won't sink' imply?

• Swans are natural swimmers.

• Swans always need human help.

• Confidence can't be forced.

• Swans dislike water.

What was the issue during the launch of the HMAS Swan?

• The ship sank immediately.

• The champagne bottle refused to break.

• The ship was not ready.

• The crowd was too small.

Who ultimately resolved the issue with the champagne bottle during the launch?

• The Lord Chamberlain.

• Mrs. Jean Roubenis.

• The dockyard crew.

• The captain alone.