TASK DEFINITION: In this task you are given a short story and a question regarding that story. You must answer the question based on the events of the story. Try to use the same words in the story to answer each question. You should completely answer the question in a short answer. Do not include information that is unnecessary to answer the question.
PROBLEM: Brian went on a date with a woman from school. They enjoyed themselves as they talked the night away. Brian and the woman went on several dates after that. They both discovered they were not a match. Brian became life long friends with the woman though.
Why did Brian become life long friends with the woman?

SOLUTION: Brian became life long friends with the woman though.

PROBLEM: Asa had a dog named Cooley. Cooley was a good dog, but he liked to run away. One day Asa decided to take Cooley on a hike. Cooley ran away and was gone all night. The next day, Cooley came back covered in mud and Asa was very glad.
Why did Cooley run away?

SOLUTION: he liked to run away.

PROBLEM: Ed turned sixteen. He decided to celebrate his newfound maturity. He resolved to sell all his childhood toys. He put them online and sold them all. He put his earnings towards a car!
Why did He decide to celebrate his newfound maturity?

SOLUTION:
He decided to celebrate his newfound maturity.

