instruction:
You need to answer a given question containing a blank (_). Your answer must be one of the two objects mentioned in the question, for example "trophy" and "suitcase". Your answer must not contain a word that is not present in the question. Please don't use articles (e.g., the, a) before the answer.
question:
The shotgun made a bigger hole in the target than the pistol because the _ was weak.
answer:
pistol


question:
Giving a shirt as a gift is a better token of love than giving a hat, as the _ is a stronger symbol of affection.
answer:
shirt


question:
He thought he had time to take the scenic route to the store, but the _ was closed early.
answer:

store