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.
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Question: Beginning: Charles' grandmother told him do not date a white girl. Middle 1: Charles knew times were the same. Middle 2: Charles knew times had changed. Ending: Charles said he was a poor student, but Christina really wanted him.

Answer: 2

Question: Beginning: I just realized the year is almost over. Middle 1: I had a very successful year. Middle 2: I did not have a very successful year. Ending: I'll get the New Year started off right!

Answer: 2

Question: Beginning: Rita bought a box of cereal from the grocery store. Middle 1: she noticed later the cereal was very tasty. Middle 2: she noticed later the cereal was two years old, so. Ending: The store manager gave her back her money.

Answer:
2