 
<prompt> Context: Austin tried their hardest to avoid stepping on the crack in the sidewalk.
 Question: Why did Austin do this? 
A. wanted to prevent their mother's back from breaking B. wanted to prevent their father's back from breaking C. avoid any other cracks
 In light of the aforementioned context, what is your response to the ensuing question? <response>: A. wanted to prevent their mother's back from breaking 