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: Ken was sad. Middle 1: Ken's mother hated him and he felt worthless. Middle 2: Ken's girlfriend had dumped him, and he felt worthless. Ending: Ken was reassured by his mother that he would always be loved.

SOLUTION: 2

PROBLEM: Beginning: Chris went shopping for a new car. Middle 1: Chris saw the red car of his nightmares on the lot. Middle 2: Chris saw the car of his dreams on the lot. Ending: Chris bought the red car.

SOLUTION: 2

PROBLEM: Beginning: Jan's house was a mess. Middle 1: Jan's clean house brought her shame. Middle 2: Jan's dirty house brought her shame. Ending: After that she cleaned the bathroom.

SOLUTION:
2