Question: Yes, said Sir James, and stroked his chin reflectively.
Sir James agreed with the woman, as he stroked his chin reflectively.

Answer: it is not possible to tell

Question: Beyond icek Pasaje, the side streets off Istiklal Caddesi are the focus for Istanbul's raunchier nightlife, packed with seedy bars, adult cinemas, and nightclubs best avoided, unless you want to spend all your money at once.
You might be inclined to spend all your cash at the seedy bars, adult theaters and nightclubs, best to avoid these places.

Answer: yes

Question: The town has a high percentage of Nubians in its population; these people, though fully integrated into Egyptian society, remain proud of their separate cultural identity.
A high percentage of the town's population is Nubian.

Answer:
yes