Premise: They can ask you anything.

Hypothesis: There are no limits to what they can ask.
Answer: yes

Premise: Arabs and Crusaders

Hypothesis: Possibly Arabs and Crusaders
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: hope hope the stud will find her attractive

Hypothesis: I hope that the stud will find her attractive.
Answer: yes

Premise: Good cloth hangings of Creole scenes, seashell jewelry, straw mats and hats, particularly from Saint-Barth??lemy, local rum, and conch shells (beautiful specimens can be had for just a few francs apiece from curbside peddlers near the maritime terminal, but only when a cruise ship is about to depart).

Hypothesis: When cruise ships are about to head out, it's a good time to buy cheap souvenirs from curbside peddlers.
Answer: yes