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: I bought a bottle of brandy. Alas, I dropped it on the way home. I got angry because it cost a lot of money! A lady saw what happened. She decided to buy me another bottle!
Why did I get angry?

SOLUTION: it cost a lot of money.

PROBLEM: I lived in Norway. It was always cold. I decided to move to Texas. I loved the warmth of Texas. I decided to retire in Texas.
Why did I live in Norway?

SOLUTION: It was always cold.

PROBLEM: Nancy is a mean old woman. She volunteers at the humane society. Nancy repeatedly steals money and neglects her duties. Bob catches her in the act. Nancy is now being prosecuted by the humane society.
Why is Nancy a mean old woman?

SOLUTION:
She volunteers at the humane society. so Nancy is a mean old woman.