Detailed Instructions: 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:Long John wanted money. Jim wanted fame. Together they decided to become pirates and fulfill their dreams. They were the scourge of the seven seas. Until the British Navy sank their ship.
Why were They the scourge of the seven seas?
Solution:
they were pirates.