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 let all my dogs out back in the morning. About an hour later I went out there to check on them. They were missing! I went out front to look for them. They were all there by the front door.
Why did I go out?

SOLUTION: About an hour later I went out there to check on them.

PROBLEM: Amy was going school shopping with her mom. She wanted to get a shirt that showed her belly button. Her mother put the shirt away and wouldn't buy it. Amy begged, but her mom wouldn't budge. Amy rode home in sulking in silence, upset she couldn't get the shirt.
Why did Amy beg ,?

SOLUTION: Amy's mom wouldn't buy the shirt.

PROBLEM: Wendy thought a dark tan would complement her prom dress. She bought some quick tanning lotion to do the trick. Wendy slathered the lotion on a few hours before prom. When her date arrived, he handed Wendy a corsage. Wendy held out her hand and saw her palm was vivid orange.
Why did She buy some quick tanning lotion?

SOLUTION:
She bought some quick tanning lotion to do the trick.