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.
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Question: Beginning: Sherry liked to explore the outdoors. Middle 1: Sherry found a rusty knife. Middle 2: She stepped on something that felt hard and sharp. Ending: She picked up a knife covered with rust.

Answer: 1

Question: Beginning: My 98 year old friend Joe was downstairs this afternoon. Middle 1: Joe was going to have surgery today. Middle 2: Joe was going to have surgery next year. Ending: I said good luck to Joe as his daughter picked him up a minute later.

Answer: 1

Question: Beginning: Johnny just turned 5 yesterday. Middle 1: Johnny's parents got him a toy boat for his birthday. Middle 2: Johnny's parents got him a dog for his birthday. Ending: They took their new dog home to join the family.

Answer:
2