Problem: How does the sentence end?

Patricia asked Betty if she had lowered the shades before leaving the house because 
OPTIONS:
- Patricia wanted to know.
- Betty wanted to know.
Answer: Patricia wanted to know.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

James was not able to learn the topic within the time give to him. The 
OPTIONS:
- time is too short.
- topic is too short.
Answer: time is too short.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Patricia loved the feel of old jeans, but Jessica hated them. 
OPTIONS:
- Patricia hated the worn out fabric.
- Jessica hated the worn out fabric.
Answer: Jessica hated the worn out fabric.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Kenneth went to hike in the vast Canadian wilderness without Robert because 
OPTIONS:
- Kenneth doesn't like outdoors.
- Robert doesn't like outdoors.
Answer:
Robert doesn't like outdoors.