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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.

Ken needed to get up early for a test. He set his alarm for seven in the morning. But then he woke up at noon! He checked his alarm. It had gone off - but he had not heard it!
Why did He check his alarm?
Output:
But then he woke up at noon! so He checked his alarm.