Problem: Here is a premise:
Mother and child had had expert attention, and Shadow's coat had been groomed to a glossy silk; her black mane and tail were rippling satin ribbons.

Here is a hypothesis:
Shadow was a spider.

Here are the options:

Answer: no

Problem: Here is a premise:
Analysts credited the victory to a near-totalitarian patronage system.

Here is a hypothesis:
Analysts thought the patronage system almost cost them the victory.

Here are the options:

Answer: no

Problem: Here is a premise:
"You think someone may be watchin' the Stronghold?" Drew asked as he buckled his saddlebags.

Here is a hypothesis:
As drew buckled his saddlebags he asked, "Do you suppose someone is watching the stronghold?"

Here are the options:

Answer: yes

Problem: Here is a premise:
'You have to lay low.' She took a step toward me, for emphasis.

Here is a hypothesis:
She wanted me to keep quiet.

Here are the options:

Answer:
yes