Premise: I favor the second explanation.

Hypothesis: I think the second explanation is true.
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: 'Unfortunately, you may be correct,' he said.

Hypothesis: He spoke to me.
Answer: yes

Premise: What did Shannon have against him?

Hypothesis: Shannon didn't have any reason to dislike him.
Answer: no

Premise: Privilege is above and beyond the normal.

Hypothesis: Privilege is the normal.
Answer: no