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: Matt suspected his wife Ginny was having an affair. Middle 1: Matt realized she was just planning a surprise. Middle 2: Matt did some snooping and confirmed it. Ending: Matt was very angry.
[A]: 2

[Q]: Beginning: Ashley had been saving money all summer. Middle 1: Ashley found a car she wanted to purchase. Middle 2: Ashley found a pair of shoes she wanted to purchase. Ending: It was a bit out of her budget but her dad offered to help her pay.
[A]: 1

[Q]: Beginning: I was walking through the park one day. Middle 1: A stranger on a park bench explained that he felt depressed. Middle 2: A stranger decided to threaten them. Ending: I listened and told him I hoped he felt better.
[A]:
1