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.

[EX Q]: Beginning: Sherry liked to explore the outdoors. Middle 1: Sherry found a rusty knife. Middle 2: She stepped on something that felt hard and sharp. Ending: She picked up a knife covered with rust.
[EX A]: 1

[EX 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.
[EX A]: 2

[EX Q]: Beginning: I went to the store to buy a phone. Middle 1: They said mine was the best already. Middle 2: They said mine shouldn't be able to work anymore. Ending: They were impressed with my phone.
[EX A]:
1