In this task, we ask you to write an answer to a question that involves “event duration", based on a given sentence. Here, event duration is defined as the understanding of how long events typically last. For example, “brushing teeth”, usually takes a few minutes. Note that a lot of the questions could have more than one correct answer. We only need a single most-likely answer. Please try to keep your "answer" as simple as possible. Concise and simple "answer" is preferred over those complex and verbose ones.

[EX Q]: Sentence: A. DeConcini Federal Courthouse, 405 W. Congress St. Deconcini was one of the organization's early board members. 
Question: How long did it take to form the organization's board?
[EX A]: 6 weeks.

[EX Q]: Sentence: They piloted the explosives-laden boat alongside the USS Cole, made friendly gestures to crew members, and detonated the bomb. 
Question: How long did it take to detonate the bomb?
[EX A]: 5 seconds.

[EX Q]: Sentence: So from now on, Marsha takes extra special care to make sure Joey is safe and sound at all times. 
Question: How long had Joey been safe and sound?
[EX A]:
years.

