A Sense of Place: Comprehension Quiz

Why is it important to study place names? List at least 3 reasons.

What Irish town is researched by the author of the case study?

• Athlone

• Ballinasloe

• Galway

What bird is the former name of the town Ballinasloe associated with?

• A sparrow

• A swan

• A robin

• A crow

What two cultural and historical aspects in local place names are pointed out? (There may be two correct answers).

• Reflection of Gaelic identification

• Evidence of World War II

• Influence of Christianity

• Manifestation of colonial endeavor

When were the place names in Ballinasloe changed abundantly?

• In 1946

• In 1837

• In 2020

What does the researcher note about the commemoration of the prominent people in the names of places?

• All of them are figures from the past.

• None of the historical persons are memorialized in the place names.

• All place names refer to the recent historical figures.

What are the main sources of information in the study of place names? Write at least 3.