Question

1. based on the fifth paragraph, it can be inferred that anumeric people

○a) have never encountered numbers and instead rely only on letters to communicate.
○b) are worse off for lacking numbers compared to cultures that are numerically fixated.
○c) are often forced to form separate societies due to alienation from a parent culture.
○d) live in cultures where precise - numerical distinctions are less crucial than in numeric cultures.

1. in paragraph 8, sentence 4, the phrase “coaxed into” most closely means

○a) sternly forced to develop into.
○b) encouraged to take root in.
○c) reverently bequeathed to.
○d) quickly shifted internally beyond.

Explanation:

For question 15, we analyze each option. Option A is extreme as it's unlikely anumeric people only use letters. Option B has no basis in the text about being worse - off. Option C has no mention of forced separation. Option D can be inferred as anumeric people's cultures likely don't rely on precise numerical distinctions as much as numeric cultures.
For question 16, we consider the meaning of "coaxed into". "Coaxed" implies gentle encouragement. Option A's "sternly forced" is too harsh. Option C's "reverently bequeathed" is not related to the meaning. Option D's "quickly shifted internally beyond" doesn't match. Option B's "encouraged to take root in" is the closest in meaning.

Answer:

1. D. live in cultures where precise numerical distinctions are less crucial than in numeric cultures.
2. B. encouraged to take root in.