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]: Ike got a hit and won the game. Ike came to home plate with fire in his eyes. He missed two strike balls. Ike got a hit on the third pitch and drove two runners home. We won the game five to three.
Why did Ike come to home plate?
[EX A]: Ike came to home plate with fire in his eyes.

[EX Q]: Jim loved dogs a lot but he didn't own any. Jim asked his dad to buy them a dog. Jim's dad told him to get a job and pay for a dog himself. Jim spent all summer collecting cans to exchange for money. After Jim made $500, he finally bought a dog!
Why did Jim ask his dad?
[EX A]: Jim wanted to buy a dog.

[EX Q]: Jim loved to play pranks. He was determined to get his dad. He decided to put ketchup on the kitchen counter. His dad walked in and thought Jim had chopped off his finger. Jim finally got him.
Why did He decide to put ketchup on the kitchen counter?
[EX A]:
He decided to put ketchup on the kitchen counter.