After the British Introduction of Cricket to Trobriand Islands, Local

question 49

Multiple Choice

After the British introduction of cricket to Trobriand Islands, local changes to the game involved __________.

• A)insertion of Christian prayers during the game due to the missionaries' influence
• B)making sure there were equal numbers of male and female players
• C)abandoning the white clothing of the British game
• D)playing Western rock music between batting rounds
• E)making it even more "British" by serving British-style "tea" following the game

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