While on a liquid diet, are there some types of soup you cannot eat?
Italian wedding soup has large chunks including meatballs and pasta which require chewing. Chicken Noodle soup has chunks of chicken and large noodles in it that require chewing.
The answer is yes.

Is Michael Vick on People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals's hypothetical blacklist?
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is an animal rights organization that fights for the welfare of animals. A blacklist is a list of people that are unacceptable and should be avoided or excluded. Michael Vick is an ex-football player that spent 21 months in prison for his vicious dog fighting enterprise.
The answer is yes.

Would Jacques Duèze have been friends with Richard Dawkins?
Jacques Duèze was later Pope John XXII. The Pope is the head of the Catholic Church, a Christian organization. Christianity is a religion. Richard Dawkins is a prominent critic of religion.
The answer is no.

Are Christmas trees dissimilar to deciduous trees?
Christmas trees are usually pine trees. Pine trees keep their needles all year round.
The answer is yes.