instruction:
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.
question:
Mary applied for admission to a prestigious private high school. The high school was an arts academy. Mary waited two months to hear back. Mary was admitted to the school. Mary was able to pursue her passion for ceramic sculpture.
Why did Mary apply for admission to a prestigious private high school?
answer:
it was an arts academy.

question:
John felt unhappy in his life. John realized he was not being very social. He decided to be more friendly and outgoing. John contacted some good people he knew. They had great times together and John became happier overall.
Why did John realize he was not being very social?
answer:
John realized he was not being very social.

question:
Jim keeps applying to jobs. Nobody seems to want him. He wanted to quit. He applied to one last job. He got the job.
Why did He get the job?
answer:
He got the job.