TASK DEFINITION: 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.
PROBLEM: Sentence: Direct control of the political operations of the entirety of Algeria, however, was not. 
Question: How long was there direct control of the politic operations?

SOLUTION: ten years.

PROBLEM: Sentence: Mr. Barco has refused U.S. troops or advisers but has accepted U.S. military aid. 
Question: How long did it take for Mr Barco to accept military aid?

SOLUTION: 1 week.

PROBLEM: Sentence: If you build a campfire, you start with a large stack of sticks and logs. 
Question: How long does it take to build a campfire?

SOLUTION:
6 minutes.

