In this task, you're given a statement and three sentences as choices. Your job is to determine the neutral choice based on your inference from the statement and your commonsense knowledge. The neutral choice is a sentence that neither agrees nor disagrees with the statement. Indicate your answer as '1', '2', or '3', corresponding to the choice number of the selected sentence. If sentence X agrees with sentence Y, one's correctness follows from the other one. If sentence X disagrees with sentence Y, they can not be correct at the same time.

Q: Statement: France was developing a national identity of optimism, a high level of social critique, and constant pressure for improvement. Choices: 1. Things were changing for the better in France. 2. France's national identity had become more conservative, focusing on the glories of the past rather than facing the troubles of today. 3. The sense of optimism and pressure for improvement would lead to better living conditions for the poor.

A: 3
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Q: Statement: Union Pacific then consolidated its operations, eliminating the Las Vegas repair facility. Choices: 1. The Union Pacific consolidated its operations. 2. There was a time when Las Vegas was not supposed to be a place. 3. Las Vegas never had a repair facility.

A: 2
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Q: Statement: The Kentuckian fell back on the old "wait and see."He had learned long since that time took care of a lot of worries. Choices: 1. The Kentuckian immediately decided to take action because he abhorred waiting. 2. The Kentuckian had developed his habit of waiting in his home town. 3. The Kentuckian had learned some time ago that time soothed a lot of worries.

A:
2
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