Premise: Three kinds of theories of history have been prominent in recent discussion--ending theories, wave theories, and cycle theories.

Hypothesis: There are only four different theories on history.
Answer: no

Premise: Note the monument to the daimyo Matsudaira Masatane, Ieyasu's trusted retainer.

Hypothesis: Ieyasu's retainer has a monument dedicated to him.
Answer: yes

Premise: 2 billion for the years 2010 and 2020, respectively.

Hypothesis: 2 billion for 2010 and 2020, which is a lot to the journalist.
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: (Oxytocin seems to be part of the bonding formula in men, too.)

Hypothesis: Oxytocin has no effect on men's bonding.
Answer: no