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: Maria loved riding her bike, and did it everyday. Her mother always told her to wear a helmet. She did while her mom was looking, but often took it off. One day her bike skidded sideways, and Maria cut her forehead. She regretted not listening when she had to get five stitches.
Why did She regret not listening when she had to get five stitches?

A: Maria skidded on her bike.
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Q: Terri was running late for work. She goes outside to start up her car. Her car wouldn't start. Terri had to call her boss to inform him that she will be late. Terri had to take the bus instead of driving.
Why did She go outside?

A: Terri had to start her car.
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Q: Rita got a note from her kindergartener's teacher. It asked her to please send in a bow for the Thanksgiving pageant. Rita packed a satin bow in her daughter's backpack that morning. Later that day, when Rita came for the pageant, her daughter was mad! Rita was supposed to have provided a toy hunting bow for a prop!
Why did Rita get a note?

A:
it was a request to send in a bow for the Thanksgiving pageant.
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