In this task, you're given a statement, and three sentences as choices. Your job is to determine which sentence clearly disagrees with the statement. Indicate your answer as '1', '2', or '3' corresponding to the choice number of the selected sentence.

[EX Q]: Statement: There followed a long period of peace and prosperity known as the Pax Romana. Choices:  1. Pax Romana was a period of war and turmoil. 2. Pax Romana was a welcome change for the citizens of Rome. 3. Pax Romana was a period of peace and prosperity.
[EX A]: 1

[EX Q]: Statement: He reached for the arm around his neck and began breaking it free from its stranglehold. Choices:  1. He pulled the arm off of his neck.  2. He punched the person strangling him.  3. He allowed the arm to continue choking him. 
[EX A]: 3

[EX Q]: Statement: This has saved many islands from the brink of poverty and depopulation, although it is undoubtedly affecting the character of many of the more popular islands. Choices:  1. Tourism is what saved many of the islands from disaster. 2. The character of the islands has not changed at all. 3. Some islands have been brought back from economic ruin.
[EX A]:
2