Premise: There was something in the quality of his smile that made the girl's usual readiness desert her.

Hypothesis: She was deeply attracted to him and his amazing smile.
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: Decide what you want to see and head for it first, even if it demands that you rush past obvious masterworks.

Hypothesis: Make a decision about what you would like to see and focus on that first.
Answer: yes

Premise: I'm not persuaded this is so important, so vital to the nation's interests that we ought to intervene.

Hypothesis: Our only opportunity is to intervene as soon as possible.
Answer: no

Premise: Despite its huge size, the ca?the?dral achieves a remarkable balance in its proportions and harmony in its facade.

Hypothesis: The cathedral is large in size and has a well-designed facade.
Answer: yes