In this task, you will be shown a short story with a beginning, two potential middles, and an ending. Your job is to choose the middle statement that makes the story coherent / plausible by writing "1" or "2" in the output. If both sentences are plausible, pick the one that makes most sense.

Q: Beginning: Pat was always tired. Middle 1: Pat was hesitant to drink 40 cups of coffee. Middle 2: Pat decided to drink 40 cups of coffee. Ending: Pat has now been awake for two days.

A: 2
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Q: Beginning: After I got out of the bus, I walked to the front of the school. Middle 1: I realized I forgot my homework on my desk at home. Middle 2: I realized I had taken care of everything I needed to. Ending: I started having a panic attack.

A: 1
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Q: Beginning: Craig always wanted a pet hamster. Middle 1: His mother bought him a gold fish. Middle 2: His mother bought him a gerbil instead. Ending: Craig never knew the difference.

A:
2
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