The Great Sheep Panic Quiz

What unusual event occurred in Oxfordshire, England, in 1888?

• A massive sheep panic

• A royal wedding

• A solar eclipse

• A volcanic eruption

What was one of the initial theories to explain the sheep panic?

• Strange weather conditions

• A sudden snowstorm

• A prank by local children

• A wolf attack

How many times did the sheep panic occur in the years following 1888?

• Four times

• Twice

• Once

• Three times

What was the conclusion of the investigation into the sheep panic?

• The results were inconclusive

• It was caused by a predator

• It was a coordinated prank

• It was due to a disease

What theory suggests why the sheep might have panicked?

• A loud noise scared them

• A really dark night caused confusion

• They were chased by a predator

• They were affected by a virus