Problem: Although most Palestinians crossed into Egypt in order to shop and see relatives, Palestinian officials say that the recent border chaos enabled smugglers to bring drugs and weapons into Gaza.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Egyptian and Palestinian border guards failed repeatedly in efforts to end the chaos and to close the border.

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Answer: no

Problem: Reagan was seriously wounded by a bullet fired by John Hinckley Jr. in an attempted assassination, but made a remarkably speedy recovery.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Reagan survived an attempted assassin's bullets.

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Answer: yes

Problem: Beijing's hard-line stance on the Dalai Lama has grown considerably tougher in recent years. Ties with Germany nose-dived after Chancellor Angela Merkel met with the Dalai Lama in September 2007, recovering only after Berlin offered a pledge similar to that made by France on Wednesday. Companies alleged to have supported the exiles' activities have been subjected to smear campaigns and boycott calls in China, and an appearance in mainland China by the British rock group Oasis was axed by Beijing last month because guitarist and chief songwriter Noel Gallagher once took part in a free Tibet concert in 1997.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Angela Merkel is a Buddhist.

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Answer: no

Problem: Mayor Michael Bloomberg seemed ambivalent to the change, saying "I would like to see it stay the Freedom Tower, but it's their building, and they don't need me dumping on it. If they could rent the whole thing by changing the name, I guess they're going to do that, and they probably, from a responsible point of view, should. From a patriotic point of view, is it going to make any difference?".

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
The Freedom Tower belongs to Michael Bloomberg.

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no