In this task, you will use your knowledge about language (and common sense) to determine what element the marked number refers to. The numbers are marked with two underlines around them, like: _ number _. Your answer should be chosen from the given text, and should not contain other words.
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Question: Arvin Sloane:  Because I did n't have the orchid , I attempted to artificially manufacture its nectar
Sydney Bristow: Because your imposter already has the orchid , he does n't need to acquire any of the other substances you mentioned . All he has to do is put the nectar into the water , you contaminated .
Nadia Santos: You loaded the gun .
Arvin Sloane: That 's right .
Sydney Bristow: How many people are we talking about ? How many people drank the contaminated water ?
Arvin Sloane: Somewhere between _ three _ and four hundred million .
Sydney Bristow: What ?

Answer: people


Question: Josie:  So how many people have you killed ?
Mitchell: Dunno . It 's hard to say . More than a hundred , less than a _ thousand _ .

Answer: people


Question: Paramedic John Gage:  Sixth and Kenmore . That 's over near 10 's . Hang a left , I know a shortcut .
Paramedic Roy DeSoto: I know a better _ one _ . We swing right to Rampart Emergency .
Paramedic John Gage: What for ?
Paramedic Roy DeSoto: Get a nurse on board . You forgot : we 're the impotent wonders .

Answer:
shortcut