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.

[EX Q]: Beginning: Mary was walking through the park one day. Middle 1: A rhino came along. Middle 2: A duck came along. Ending: As she walked, the duck followed her, all the way home.
[EX A]: 2

[EX 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!
[EX A]: 1

[EX Q]: Beginning: For our anniversary, I got my wife a card. Middle 1: She was pleased with it. Middle 2: She was not happy with it. Ending: In the kitchen I saw my gift on the counter: a new watch.
[EX A]:
2