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]: There was a little boy who had a puppy. He and the puppy were the best of friends. One day, the little boy left the gate open, and the puppy ran away! The little boy asked his parents to help him find his friend. They found the puppy across the street, playing in some bushes.
Why were He and the puppy the best of friends?
[EX A]: He and the puppy were the best of friends.

[EX Q]: 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 ,?
[EX A]: Amy's mom wouldn't buy the shirt.

[EX Q]: Darcy offered Ryan the last of her cigarette. She was finished, and thought he might want some. He said that he did, but only if she was finished. She was finished, so gave it to him. Ryan finished the cigarette.
Why did Ryan finish the cigarette?
[EX A]:
Darcy was finished with it.