In this task, you're given a statement and three sentences as choices. Your job is to determine which sentence can be inferred from the statement. Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or have details that are not mentioned in the statement. Indicate your answer as 1,2, or 3 corresponding to the choice number of the selected sentence.
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Question: Statement: The sea has always played an important role in the history of this corner of France, from Scandinavians arriving in longships to Celts fleeing from Anglo-Saxons and Normans sailing to conquer England. Choices:  1. Scandinavians arrived in France via the ocean. 2. The Scandinavians stayed in France for a long time. 3. In this part of France, the influence of the sea is negligible.

Answer: 1


Question: Statement: Here was an obviously experienced man coming into this young upstart's company, probably extremely well-dressed and with credentials earned before the CEO was even born. Choices:  1. He was not experienced at all, now does he have credentials or impeccable dress.  2. He worked exceptionally hard to make it into this company and spent his money to achieve the right credentials and clothing.  3. He was an exceptionally experienced man starting in this young company, well dressed with all the right credentials. 

Answer: 3


Question: Statement: Well, you get your message out, shape the debate, and perhaps gain influence over the eventual winner. Choices:  1. There's not much room for influencing the outcome.  2. You hopefully influence whoever comes out on top.  3. If you get out there, you can affect things. 

Answer:
2