Problem: This book introduced Shakespeare to Goethe ; it was a fine selection of *his* writing.

Do "his" and "Shakespeare" mean the same thing?

Answer: yes

Problem: Bob was playing cards with Adam and was way ahead. If Adam hadn't had a sudden run of good luck, *he* would have won.

Do "he" and "Bob" mean the same thing?

Answer: yes

Problem: Emma's mother had died long ago, and *her* place had been taken by an excellent woman as governess.

Do "her" and "Emma's mother" mean the same thing?

Answer:
yes