Problem: Here is a premise:
Hilliker is now a complex litigation partner in McDermott, Will & Emery and chairman of the firm's Pro Bono Committee.

Here is a hypothesis:
McDermott, Will & Emery have refused to partner with Hilliker.

Here are the options:

Answer: no

Problem: Here is a premise:
'Exactly,' Lincoln nodded.

Here is a hypothesis:
Lincoln said that was right.

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Answer: yes

Problem: Here is a premise:
Derry was the young woman found dead.

Here is a hypothesis:
Derry was dead.

Here are the options:

Answer: yes

Problem: Here is a premise:
The boats may appear deceptively primitive, but many of them have their own electric generators and all the modern conveniences.

Here is a hypothesis:
The boats appear primitive because it greatly discourages thievery.

Here are the options:

Answer:
it is not possible to tell