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:
It was my birthday one day. My mother stopped by. She made me cake and gave me a present. I opened the present and got a tv. I hugged my mom and then she went home.
Why did I hug my mom?
answer:
she made me a cake and gave me a present for my birthday.

question:
Rob has a doctorate in finance. He was a professor for a university in Ohio for several years. Rob felt he was underpaid. Rob requested a raise from the university, but was denied. Rob is now a professor in Indiana.
Why did Rob request a raise from the university?
answer:
He thought he was underpaid.

question:
Tyron loved to play football. He was the star on his team from grade 6 on up. He got a scholarship to state college. He played well until the final game. He broke his leg and ruined his future career.
Why was He the star on his team from grade 6 on?
answer:
He was the star on his team from grade 6 on up.