Premise: Those old 4-inch magic elves were completely useless for anything except making shoes.

Hypothesis: The elves were going to retire to the north pole soon.
OPTIONS:
- yes
- it is not possible to tell
- no
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: Text Box 4.3: Individual Development Accounts for Low-Income Savers

Hypothesis: Low-Income earners often need to use a savings account.
OPTIONS:
- yes
- it is not possible to tell
- no
Answer: yes

Premise: Keep a look out, too, for water buffalo taking a soak, river-lizards slipping in and out of the water and looking as large as crocodiles (the latter do not come this far upstream), and even an occasional otter.

Hypothesis: There are no river-lizards in this park.
OPTIONS:
- yes
- it is not possible to tell
- no
Answer: no

Premise: The old man had died of a chill that had left him bedridden and coughing for three weeks.

Hypothesis: The old man passed painlessly in the night.
OPTIONS:
- yes
- it is not possible to tell
- no
Answer: it is not possible to tell