TASK DEFINITION: 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.
PROBLEM: Beginning: Mary has been hearing noises in her attic. Middle 1: Mary realized it was dolphins. Middle 2: Mary realized it was squirrels. Ending: Now Mary has to check the squirrel traps everyday.

SOLUTION: 2

PROBLEM: Beginning: Lorraine did not want to clean her room. Middle 1: Lorraine's mother promised her cookies if she'd clean. Middle 2: Lorraine promised her mother cookies if she'd clean. Ending: Lorraine cleaned her room for the love of cookies.

SOLUTION: 1

PROBLEM: Beginning: Erica wanted to be in the school play. Middle 1: Erica wanted the lead role in the movie. Middle 2: Erica wanted the lead role. Ending: The results were posted and she was Cinderella!

SOLUTION:
2