Premise:
"Second, the whole fiasco was the best thing that could have happened to the firm."
Hypothesis: The fiasco involved a senior manager leaving in disgrace.

it is not possible to tell

Premise:
"Red quavered, "Hello, ma!""
Hypothesis: Red said, "Hi mother!"

yes

Premise:
"This chapter uses only the term program; however, the concepts presented also apply to audits of organizations, activities, and services."
Hypothesis: It only says program but it can also apply to other types of audits.
yes