Question: Philosophy and the fine arts do not intimidate the French as something to be confined to a small ??lite.
The French are very open and accepting of philosophy and the fine arts and encourage its population to delve into the disciplines.

Answer: yes

Question: You've been too darned close about the whole business, Julius accused him.
Julius accused him of being too close to the business.

Answer: yes

Question: yeah you know up here it's it's the restaurant business has fallen off
The restaurant business up here is booming like never before.

Answer:
no