Q: "Two men stop to talk near a sign outside." Does this mean that "Two men talk near the stop sign."?
A: it is not possible to tell

Q: "A man with a bamboo bandanna looks off into the distance as he holds a bamboo fishing pole." Does this mean that "The man is holding a hockey stick while looking into the distance."?
A: no

Q: "A little boy holds a decorated cardboard box on his head." Does this mean that "The little boy is playing with a box."?
A: yes

Q: "a man stands with a guitar and music stand in an empty room." Does this mean that "The man is seated on the stool of the drum set."?
A:
no