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: There were six puppies running around my foyer. Middle 1: The cat were loud. Middle 2: The dogs were loud. Ending: We did not like the dogs.
[EX A]: 2

[EX Q]: Beginning: I always wanted to be a runner. Middle 1: I practiced and practiced some more for a race. Middle 2: I practiced and practiced some more for a recital. Ending: I won the race easily.
[EX A]: 1

[EX Q]: Beginning: Nick is very hungry. Middle 1: Nick went to a office supply store. Middle 2: Nick went to a fast food restaurant. Ending: Nick's hunger was very satisfied.
[EX A]:
2