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]: Linda was a terrible cook. She once poisoned her mother with uncooked chicken! Linda decided to become a better cook. She enrolled in cooking classes. After a few months, all her friends agreed that she was a great cook!
Why did Linda decide to become a better cook?
[A]: she poisoned her mother once.

[Q]: Kelly had a spelling contest in school. She studied for weeks in preparation. Kelly was convinced she will get first place. She attended the contest and tried her best. Kelly ended up winning first place.
Why was Kelly convinced she will get first place?
[A]: She studied for weeks in preparation.So Kelly was convinced she will get first place.

[Q]: Jenn's mom told her she could get a dog for Christmas. They researched breeds to figure out which type of dog was best. The family decided they wanted a Siberian husky. They went to the local dog shelter and there was a 1-year-old husky! They adopted him and named him Scooter.
Why did They go to the local dog shelter?
[A]:
The family went to the local dog shelter because they wanted a Siberian husky.