Problem:
Read the following paragraph and determine if the hypothesis is true:

However, Peter Cervelli of the Alaska Volcano Observatory said that "Anchorage might dodge the bullet" and come through the eruption unscathed. Dave Stricklan of the National Weather Service predicted a "light dusting" of fine ash that would disrupt air travel but not seriously affect people on the ground. Mudflows may affect the Drift and Crescent Rivers. Mount Redoubt last erupted in late 1989, causing mudflows which put an oil refinery at risk while ash from the eruption stalled the engine of a passing airliner. US$160 million worth of damage was estimated to have been caused.
Hypothesis: Anchorage is in the way of a bullet.
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Answer:
Yes


Problem:
Read the following paragraph and determine if the hypothesis is true:

Iscor, the South African iron and steel manufacturer, has announced plans to develop a steel mini-mill at Saldanha Bay on the country's west coast in partnership with the state-run industrial development Corporation.
Hypothesis: Iscor ends with a consonant.
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Answer:
Yes


Problem:
Read the following paragraph and determine if the hypothesis is true:

Moreau, 72, received a Golden Bear award for lifetime achievement at the Berlin Film Festival Friday.
Hypothesis: The Golden bear is only awarded to men.
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Answer:
