Premise: I have locked them and, in my opinion, they would be better kept locked for the present." The doctors then departed.

Hypothesis: The doctor locked the guilty in a room.
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: Across the little clearing, Malok began backing quietly away, carefully not looking upwards.

Hypothesis: Malok backed away, making sure to not look up at all.
Answer: yes

Premise: Soon Adrin's eyes narrowed in confusion.

Hypothesis: Jon knew exactly what was going on, and so did Adrin.
Answer: no

Premise: And the British book reviews are more like publications revolving around literary life than mere reviews.

Hypothesis: British book reviews are almost like publications of literary life.
Answer: yes