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: Ed had tried to get to the top of the apple tree for weeks. He could only get so far, then he couldn't reach any higher. He finally started to think about a different approach. The next day, he tried climbing from the opposite side. He made it to the top at last!
Why did He make it?

SOLUTION: he tried climbing it from the opposite side.

PROBLEM: Laura lost her son in a car accident. Two Year's after the accident it was still fresh in her mind. She knew that she had to find a way to move past this. Laura went to talk to a therapist about her sadness. The therapist explained that her feelings were normal.
Why did She know that she had to find a way to move past this?

SOLUTION: the accident was still fresh to her.

PROBLEM: Ana weighed herself constantly. She decided it was unhealthy. She threw out the scale. She focused instead on how she looked and felt. Ana was much happier without the scale!
Why did She throw out?

SOLUTION:
She threw out the scale.