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.

[EX Q]: The delicate sculpture of the dolphin cracked when it was fired in the kiln, because the _ was too hot.
[EX A]: kiln

[EX Q]: It was easier to pedal the bike than the tricycle because the _ was better oiled.
[EX A]: bike

[EX Q]: Even though a gun is more effective than a knife, the assassin avoided the _ because it was louder.
[EX A]:
gun