Parker and King,serving as Cultural Mediators Between the Government and the Local

question 25

Multiple Choice

Parker and King,serving as cultural mediators between the government and the local Trukese villagers:

• A) were able to work out an agreement that was satisfactory to all parties involved.
• B) helped the government build the airport at more than half the original cost.
• C) helped the villagers protect their fishing grounds but were unable to save the cultural and historical landmarks.
• D) were unable to get the government to alter their plans for the airport.
• E) worked with the government to prepare the local people to accept the changes that were inevitable.

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