Premise: A'deem scratched his whiskers.

Hypothesis: A'deem scratched at the hair on his face.
Answer: yes

Premise: Herod also completely rebuilt the Temple, making it one of the most important religious centers in the Roman Empire.

Hypothesis: Herod understood the political benefits of rebuilding the Temple.
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: (As of this writing, the museum is closed for refurbishment, but it is expected to reopen in mid-2000. )

Hypothesis: The museum is expected to reopen in mid-2000 after being refurbished.
Answer: yes

Premise: It illustrates the influence of the emigres on postwar American art and exposes American reluctance to rescue the artists from Nazi persecution.

Hypothesis: All artists are being praised by the Nazi's.
Answer: no