Premise:
"participated in the numerous meetings, forums and conferences held in connection with the preparation of the final rule as required by section 609."
Hypothesis: The final rule is required under section 609.

yes

Premise:
"The Merchant demanded an immediate landing."
Hypothesis: The Merchant wanted to land so that he could see the new place.

it is not possible to tell

Premise:
"Then we will be able to get at Kitchell, and the army will settle him for good and all!""
Hypothesis: We will never be able to get at Kitchell.
no