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:
Tina and Marie went to a carnival together. They had a lot of fun playing games. Tina saw a stuffed unicorn she wanted. Marie played a game and managed to win it for her. Tina was very grateful.
Why was Tina very grateful?
answer:
Marie played a game and managed to win it for her.

question:
Mandy liked two boys at her high school. One boy was cute and popular. The other boy was shy and smart. Mandy spent time with each to make up her mind. She decided to date the shy boy because he was nice.
Why did Mandy spend time?
answer:
The other boy was shy and smart. so Mandy spent time.

question:
Gina locked her key in her car at a gas station. She needed her mother to bring her a spare key. She went into the station to use their phone. The lady behind the counter declined initially. Until Gina explained her car was blocking one of the gas pumps.
Why did She need her mother?
answer:
Gina needed her spare sky.