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: Lois wanted to get away for a quiet vacation. Middle 1: They chose to go far. Middle 2: They chose not to go far. Ending: Lois and her husband had a nice time at the lake.

SOLUTION: 2

PROBLEM: Beginning: Mary has been hearing noises in her attic. Middle 1: Mary realized it was dolphins. Middle 2: Mary realized it was squirrels. Ending: Now Mary has to check the squirrel traps everyday.

SOLUTION: 2

PROBLEM: Beginning: Ava was hiking with her friends one day. Middle 1: Ava became separated when they were looking at wildflowers. Middle 2: They all stopped to look at wildflowers. Ending: Fortunately, they found her soon.

SOLUTION:
1