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:
Mary applied for admission to a prestigious private high school. The high school was an arts academy. Mary waited two months to hear back. Mary was admitted to the school. Mary was able to pursue her passion for ceramic sculpture.
Why was Mary able to pursue her passion for ceramic sculpture?
answer:
Mary was admitted to the prestigious arts academy.

question:
Johnny was riding his skateboard near his house. He was going really fast around the corners. He zoomed in and out of the streets. Johnny went flying off his skateboard as it hit a rock in the road. He scraped his knees and called his mom to pick him up.
Why did He scrape his knees?
answer:
Johnny fell off his skateboard.

question:
Jeffrey went to the store. He had to purchase some food for a party. He bought chips and dip. He left the store with the chips and dip after paying for them. Jeffrey enjoyed the party he went to later.
Why did Jeffrey go to the store?
answer:
he had to purchase food for a party.