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.
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Question: Jacob decides to host a small party to celebrate fall. He asks each of his friends to bring a fall-related gift. For his party, Jacob bakes a terrific apple pie. All of his guests tell Jacob that he threw a great party. He is very happy that he decided to host a party.
Why did He ask each of his friends?

Answer: For his party, Jacob bakes a terrific apple pie. so He asks each of his friends.

Question: Al was running late for work. He couldn't find his car keys. He checked the kitchen table, where he normally leaves them. He looked in every room in the house to no avail. Al was embarrassed when he realized the keys were in his pants pocket.
Why did He check the kitchen table , where he normally leaves them?

Answer: Al was looking for his keys.

Question: Jay loved race cars. He also loved to watch them race, on TV. Next week the race car championships were on TV. He decided to ask his friend to watch the big race with him. They had a lot of fun watching the race car championships together.
Why did He decide to ask his friend to watch the big race with him?

Answer:
Next week the race car championships were on TV.