You need to answer a given question containing a blank (_). Your answer must be one of the two objects mentioned in the question, for example "trophy" and "suitcase". Your answer must not contain a word that is not present in the question. Please don't use articles (e.g., the, a) before the answer.
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Question: The delicate sculpture of the dolphin cracked when it was fired in the kiln, because the _ was too hot.

Answer: kiln


Question: The cleaning crew always used rags instead of washcloths, although the _ tended to wear out quickly.

Answer: rags


Question: Alex tried to catch up with Mark with his bike but Mark's car was nowhere to find now. Because the _ is faster.

Answer:
car