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.

Q: Long John wanted money. Jim wanted fame. Together they decided to become pirates and fulfill their dreams. They were the scourge of the seven seas. Until the British Navy sank their ship.
Why were They the scourge of the seven seas?

A: they were pirates.
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Q: Jessica was a classical violin player. She had a concert at a local college to raise money for a new violin. The auditorium was sold out. Jessica put on the show of her life in order to please the crowd. She successfully raised enough money to buy the best violin.
Why had She a concert?

A: The auditorium was sold out. so She had a concert.
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Q: Anna made a New year's resolution. She vowed she would do things nicely from now on. She would no longer be a mean girl. At first it was hard, but she stuck with it. Anna kept doing everything nicely!
Why did She vow she would do things nicely from now on?

A:
She would no longer be a mean girl.
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