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.

[EX Q]: I signed up for a billboards tournament. I was in competition against some of the best players in the town. I ended up losing a couple games. I was disappointed that I lost the tournament. I left the building very disappointed.
Why was I in competition against some of the best players in the town?
[EX A]: I was in competition against some of the best players in the town.

[EX Q]: Greg went to a football game. Someone was in his seat. He asked the man nicely to move. He showed Greg his ticket to prove he was in the right seat. Greg looked at his ticket and it was dated for the next week.
Why did He show Greg?
[EX A]: he wanted to prove it was his seat.

[EX Q]: Rob was invited to a potluck dinner party. Unfortunately, Rob is not much of a cook. He called his mother for help. She gave him a very simple recipe for a casserole. He was able to cook it himself and bring it to the party.
Why was He able to cook it himself and bring it to the party?
[EX A]:
it was a simple recipe.