Roger's Mating Season Dynamics

Roger and Hamish, once rivals, are now friends. As the mating season begins, Roger, a Wiltshire Horn ram, is prepared to mate with ewes. Initially hesitant and intimidated, Roger eventually gains confidence, aided by the ewes' pheromones and his own musk, known as the ram effect. Despite his inexperience, Roger successfully engages with the ewes, using moves learned from Hamish.

What was the initial relationship between Roger and Hamish?

• They were siblings.

• They were rivals.

• They were strangers.

• They were best friends.

What marks the beginning of the mating season for Roger?

• The end of summer.

• The arrival of new ewes.

• The start of winter.

• The shortening of days.

What is Roger's role during the mating season?

• To lead the flock.

• To sire the next generation.

• To find a new home.

• To guard the paddock.

How does Roger initially react to the ewes?

• He is confident and assertive.

• He is shy and hesitant.

• He is indifferent and uninterested.

• He is aggressive and dominant.

What helps Roger overcome his fear of the ewes?

• His natural instincts.

• Encouragement from Hamish.

• A change in the weather.

• A new diet.

What signal from the ewes helps Roger gain confidence?

• A loud bleat.

• Flirtatious tail waggles.

• A playful jump.

• A headbutt.

What is the 'ram effect'?

• A reaction that excites the ewes.

• A way to identify the ram.

• A technique to calm the ewes.

• A method to mark territory.

How does Roger attract the ewes despite his lack of experience?

• By using his musk.

• By showing off his strength.

• By running around the paddock.

• By ignoring them.

What does Roger learn from Hamish?

• How to escape the paddock.

• How to fight other rams.

• How to interact with ewes.

• How to find food.

What is the outcome of Roger's efforts with the ewes?

• He fails to impress them.

• He successfully attracts them.

• He decides to leave the paddock.

• He becomes the leader of the flock.