In this task, you are given a question containing a blank (_) and two options. You should pick the best option to answer the question. Please answer with "A" or "B".

[EX Q]: Benjamin pushed his ear against the door to hear Samuel talk because _ was talking about him. (A) Benjamin (B) Samuel
[EX A]: B

[EX Q]: The place that I live is quieter than the area that my mom lives, because the _ is in the countryside. (A) place (B) area
[EX A]: A

[EX Q]: In two incidents, Natalie managed to avoid hitting a pedestrian but Mary did not because _ was being careful. (A) Natalie (B) Mary
[EX A]:
A