Problem: If "In July, Kamtchatka declared war on Yakutsk. Since Yakutsk's army was much better equipped and ten times larger, they were victorious within weeks.", is "Kamchatka was victorious within weeks." correct?

Answer: no

Problem: If "The fish ate the worm. It was tasty.", is "The worm was tasty." correct?

Answer: yes

Problem: If "Emma's mother had died long ago, and her place had been taken by an excellent woman as governess.", is "Emma's place had been taken by an excellent woman as governess." correct?

Answer:
no