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: Simon approaches the cashier to order his lunch. Middle 1: He then snubs the cashier and steals his food. Middle 2: He then pays the cashier and receives his food. Ending: Simon finds a nice booth and eats his lunch.

Answer: 2

Question: Beginning: Johnny loved his Mom and Dad dearly . Middle 1: Johnny made them breakfast in bed. Middle 2: Johnny would not make them breakfast in bed. Ending: His love shown through his actions

Answer: 1

Question: Beginning: Bill was climbing trees. Middle 1: At the very top of the tree Bill became afraid. Middle 2: At the very top of the tree Bill became glad to be alone. Ending: However, once people climbed up with him he was happy he wasn't alone.

Answer:
1