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.

I selected the hammer instead of the mallet as my tool choice since the _ is heavier and I'm out of shape.
mallet

James could hardly see his direction in the room until he got outdoor because the _ is bright.
outdoor

I always did well in that topic, but I alway struggled in the other subject, because the _ was a lot easier.

topic