Premise: The spectacle of the Left-Behind White tells us again that many whites who complain about black obsessions with blackness are themselves obsessed with whiteness.

Hypothesis: White is white and he knows all about whites obsessed with whiteness.
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: Limited success in 1973 restored some national pride when the Sinai was returned, but Sadat was aware that his country could be bled dry if the conflict continued.

Hypothesis: Sinai has yet to be returned, and its absence is in part responsible for the overall low level of national pride.
Answer: no

Premise: The silk trade played a large role in Lyon's expansion in the 16th century and France's second-largest city remains a proserous and growing banking, textile, and industrial center with a bouncy pride, a taste for the good life, an important cultural heritage, and a lively contemporary arts scene.

Hypothesis: You'll have a feeling of excitement and pride if you went to Lyon.
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: Currents can be surprisingly strong at the attractive Flamands beach not recommended for children or poor swimmers.

Hypothesis: Flamands beach has strong currents reserved for strong swimmers.
Answer: yes