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.

Beginning: Selma lived a luxurious life in New York City. Middle 1: Selma was jubilant. Middle 2: Selma suffered from depression. Ending: She ran off the side of the building, and tumbled to her death.
2

Beginning: Sherry liked to explore the outdoors. Middle 1: Sherry found a rusty knife. Middle 2: She stepped on something that felt hard and sharp. Ending: She picked up a knife covered with rust.
1

Beginning: Erin has been dancing since she was eight. Middle 1: She entered the competition but tripped. Middle 2: She won the competition. Ending: Though she lost, she still had a great time!
1