TASK DEFINITION: Indicate a text span in the passage about which an inquisitive question is asked. (note, don't answer the question).
PROBLEM: Sentence: A sentencing date hasn ' t been set .<sep>Question: why hasnt it been set?

SOLUTION: sentencing

PROBLEM: Sentence: The number had a troubling effect on Wall Street , suggesting that more fundamental economic problems may underlie last Friday ' s stock market slide .<sep>Question: How big of an economical problem could this turnout to be?

SOLUTION: more fundamental economic problems

PROBLEM: Sentence: Ideal ' s directors rejected that offer , although they said they endorsed the merger proposal .<sep>Question: why did they endorse the major proposal?

SOLUTION:
endorsed the merger proposal