instruction:
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.
question:
Beginning: Lisa saw a new kid at school. Middle 1: Lisa smiled before class and then ran away. Middle 2: Lisa smiled before class and introduced herself. Ending: They weren't friends yet but at the very least friendly.
answer:
2

question:
Beginning: Molly woke up one morning. Middle 1: Molly did not go to school. Middle 2: Molly went to school. Ending: Finally, she went inside and learned that a snow day had been issued.
answer:
2

question:
Beginning: Steve was a practical joker. Middle 1: Steve played a prank on his friend. Middle 2: Steve played a prank on his father. Ending: She screamed and hit him with her purse.
answer:
1