Problem: If "Emma's mother had died long ago, and her place had been taken by an excellent woman as governess.", is "Emma's place had been taken by an excellent woman as governess." correct?

Answer: no


Problem: If "What about the time you cut up tulip bulbs in the hamburgers because you thought they were onions?", is "You thought tulip bulbs were onions?" correct?

Answer: yes


Problem: If "Thomson visited Cooper's grave in 1765. At that date he had been travelling for five years.", is "Cooper had been travelling for five years." correct?

Answer:
no