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: Harry was hiking in the woods one day. Middle 1: Harry saw the bird, but it was a prank from friends. Middle 2: He saw bigfoot, but it was a prank from friends. Ending: Harry never spoke to those friends again after he found out.

SOLUTION: 2

PROBLEM: Beginning: Bill was not looking forward to the holidays. Middle 1: Bills family bought too many gifts. Middle 2: Bill's family didn't have very much money for gifts. Ending: When school started again he lied about getting nice presents.

SOLUTION: 2

PROBLEM: Beginning: John was walking behind a couple of slow people at the grocery store. Middle 1: John was losing his patience and screamed. Middle 2: John was losing his patience. Ending: He eventually pushed through between them and finally got past them.

SOLUTION:
2