Question:
On Saint-Martin, lingering over a seaside dinner is the preferred after-dark activity on the French side, where most lights go out by 9 or 10pm.

Does it follow that "Bedtime comes early on Saint-Martin's French side."?
Answer:
yes

Question:
There was a scream of displaced air, and something went zipping downwards in front of them, setting up a wind that bounced the carpet about crazily.

Does it follow that "A piece of debris went in front of them causing the carpet to bounce about."?
Answer:
it is not possible to tell

Question:
She made a great number of friends, from village women to guerrilla leaders, multiplying the number of foreign contacts she faithfully reported on the security form required of all CIA applicants.

Does it follow that "She made no friends from any foreign countries which she would report on in her CIA security form."?
Answer:
no

Question:
(Land-use regulation is a plot by Commies.)

Does it follow that "Land use regulation is a plot done by communists."?
Answer:
yes