In this task, you're given a context passage, followed by a question that needs to be answered. Based on the paragraph, you must write unambiguous answers to the questions and your answer must refer to a specific phrase from the paragraph. If multiple answers seem to exist, write the answer that is the most plausible.

Ah, tomorrow was the first day of our vacation on the coast. It was time to prepare and get everything together that I would need for the week. I opened up the drawers in my dresser, first pulling out a couple pairs of shorts and one pair of jeans. Then I grabbed some T-shits and one sweatshirt in case it got cold at night. Lastly I got out my socks, underwear, and swim trunks. I got the suitcase out of the closet and unzipped it. In the main compartment I put the pants and shirts I had gotten out. I pressed these down so that everything fit nicely. In the smaller compartment I put the remainder of my clothes. I gathered up my toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush and other necessities from the bathroom and put them in a small zippered bag, I then placed this bag in the suitcase. Then i zipped up the suitcase. 
Question: How long does it take them to finish packing the suitcase?
Less than half an hour.

Even though Casey didn't like fish, Jan asked Casey to try the sushi. 
Question: Why did Jan do this?
get Casey to try new things

I was having a birthday party and wanted to invite all my family and friends so I had to make invitations. I went to the store to pick out the prettiest invitations I could find. There was so many to chose from I had to narrow down my choice. After I picked out my favorite it was time to fill them out. When I got home I got the list I made of people to invite so I did not forget anyone. I got out my address book and found everyone's address to put on the envelope . After they were collected and wrote down on the invites it was time to get stamps. I got them out of the desk and began filling out the envelopes. After the envelopes were done I put the invitations in them, sealed the envelope, and put a stamp on the right corner.  I mailed out all the invitations and was excited for the party to come. 
Question: What was the occasion?

Their birthday