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: Joe brought home a new kitten. It was very angry. It scratched everyone. Joe gave the kitten some milk. It turns out the kitten was thirsty.
Why did It turn out?

SOLUTION: It turns out the kitten was thirsty.

PROBLEM: Ella bought herself a cheese danish. She ate half of it. She left the rest on the kitchen counter overnight. When she woke, it was gone. Her dad had eaten the rest of her danish!
Why did She leave the rest?

SOLUTION: Ella had only eaten half of it.

PROBLEM: Mason is terrible at basketball. He believes in himself. He challenged Adam to a competition. Mason tried his best. Mason lost the game.
Why did Mason try his best?

SOLUTION:
Mason had challenged Adam to a game.