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.

Input: Consider Input: 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?

Output: they were pirates.

Input: Consider Input: Bob was in his school's cafeteria line. He saw that a couple people had skipped the line. Bob grew very angry. He went to confront these people. Bob ended up getting into a fight.
Why did He go to confront these people?

Output: they had skipped the line.

Input: Consider Input: John was a student at university. He was attending a large class. The class was completely silent for a moment. He cracked his knuckles very loudly. Everyone turned their heads to look at him.
Why did He crack his knuckles?
Output: He was attending a large class.