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.

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

The maid was accused of stealing vase but not the missing silverware, although the _ was inexpensive.
vase

Jean really liked the profiteroles but not the peas because the _ were very bitter.

peas