Premise: Whether calls to the old gods, proclamations of kings, or simple geographical instructions, none of them could say.

Hypothesis: The expert was certain about the item.
Answer: no

Premise: This chapter focuses on levels of commitment and support for a planned acquisition by senior managers and users, two key stakeholders in an acquisition.

Hypothesis: The chapter definitely doesn't focuses on levels of commitment and support by senior managers and users.
Answer: no

Premise: Lott's comments on homosexuality surely have more to do with how they play in Mississippi than with his innermost convictions.

Hypothesis: Homosexuality in Mississippi isn't that too relevant for Lott.
Answer: no

Premise: The orrery named Rumpelstilsken was obeying its orders fully, and the universe was obeying its symbol.

Hypothesis: Rumplestilksen did not follow orders.
Answer: no