Premise:
"Perhaps if the economic doldrums continue, and the poor get poorer, the pro bono increase that Mr. Curnin and others want will indeed occur."
Hypothesis: If the poor get poorer and the economic downturn continues, the pro bono increase that Mr. Curnin and others want will indeed likely occur.

yes

Premise:
"But what held his glance fascinated was a small recess immediately on his right, half concealed by a torn velvet curtain."
Hypothesis: The torn curtain was made of silk and did not conceal the recess.

no

Premise:
"The Musee des Arts et Traditions Populaires has excellent displays of folk art and crafts through the ages."
Hypothesis: A sculpture exhibit is open on Tuesdays at the Musee des Arts et Traditions Populaires.
it is not possible to tell