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 was outside the bar last night smoking. We were about to leave when someone asked me for a cigarette. I told them that was my last one. I actually had plenty more to give away. I just didn't want to contribute to other's poor health choices.
Why did I tell them?

SOLUTION: I told them that was my last one.

PROBLEM: John enjoyed watching RC car races. He would look in the paper to find local races that he could attend. He found an entire expo related to RC car racing and decided to go. Before leaving, John thought to bring his own car with him. John got to race his own car while there and he even won his race!
Why did John get to race his own car?

SOLUTION: he brought his own car.

PROBLEM: Ivan wanted to see if he could get enough helium balloons to fly. The first store he went to had 500 balloons on sale for $400. He picked out a couple different colors and started filling them. Ivan tied the balloons to himself and said farewell to the earth. Even though he only made it 3' off the ground, he felt free.
Why did Ivan tie the balloons?

SOLUTION:
he wanted to fly.