Premise:
"And in many states, the laws perversely limit a parole agent's discretion."
Hypothesis: Some state's limit the decision of parole agent's

it is not possible to tell

Premise:
"Although its popularity waned during the Meiji period, it has been rediscovered this century, the most dramatic evidence being the vast investment in the National BunrakiaTheater in Nipponbashi."
Hypothesis: It was more popular during the Meiji period.

no

Premise:
"Otherwise, death!" Tommy leaned back wearily."
Hypothesis: Tommy stood tall and proclaimed that death is not a choice.
no