Question: But it wasn't the sort of thing a fellow would be likely to guess."
Everybody would guess that type of thing first.

Answer: no

Question: The church has survived to the present day.
The church was destroyed in World War I.

Answer: no

Question: Today, the 15th century Fort of Qait Bey watches over the harbor entrance.
Today, the 11th century Fort of Amaru Bey watches over the harbor entrance.

Answer:
no