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 incoherent / implausible by indicating 1 or 2 in the output. If both sentences are plausible, pick the one that makes less sense.

[Q]: Beginning: Singing was Jay's passion, but he had stage fright. Middle 1: Jay worked hard to overcome his stage fright. Middle 2: Jay didn't work to overcome his stage fright. Ending: They told him he was the best singer they'd ever heard!
[A]: 2

[Q]: Beginning: Gina had finally gained traction on the icy hill. Middle 1: Gina was hoping the sled didn't stay on the track. Middle 2: Gina was hoping the sled stayed on track. Ending: At the last moment she turned onto the shoulder and missed the bus.
[A]: 1

[Q]: Beginning: Victoria's dad was going to have a birthday soon. Middle 1: First she considered a sappy birthday card that didn't really suit her dad. Middle 2: First she considered a sappy anniversary card that did really suit her mother. Ending: But she decided to get him a card about how much he farts.
[A]:
2