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: Nina brushed her beautiful brown hair. She took great pride in maintaining it. She looked at herself in the mirror as she combed. Nina noticed some strands had been caught and pulled out. She forced herself to be more gentle.
Why did She look at herself?

SOLUTION: She looked at herself in the mirror as she combed.

PROBLEM: People remember their fights, but one fight Charles will never forget. He called his x-girlfriend and said he didn't know if the kid was his? She passed the phone to a guy who started arguing. Charles told this guy where to meet for a fight. That guy punched Charles in the mouth so hard he needed stitches.
Why did He call his x - girlfriend?

SOLUTION: Charles didn't know if his kid was his.

PROBLEM: Derek wanted to cook something good. He kept looking online. He spent an hour, searching for things he can make. He ended up giving up. He made cereal.
Why did He spend an hour?

SOLUTION:
He spent an hour, searching for things he can make.