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.

[Q]: Beginning: Hannah was feeling very stiff and inflexible. Middle 1: Hannah avoided doing any exercise because it was too easy. Middle 2: Hannah avoided doing any exercise because it was difficult. Ending: Hannah became stiffer over time.
[A]: 2

[Q]: Beginning: Chip wanted to learn French, but his classes weren't enough. Middle 1: He decided to spend the summer in a language program in France. Middle 2: He decided to spend the summer in a language program in college. Ending: Within two months, he spoke French as fluently as the locals!
[A]: 1

[Q]: Beginning: Mindy washes all the laundry for her husband and two kids. Middle 1: Mindy's microwave broke, she was unable to wash. Middle 2: Mindy's washer broke, she was unable to wash. Ending: Mindy now hand washes and air dries the family's clothes.
[A]:
2