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: Lisa wanted a new hair color. Middle 1: She decided on neon pink because she wanted to reflect her authentic self. Middle 2: She decided on dull brown because she wanted to reflect her authentic self. Ending: Yet her friends didn't agree.
[EX A]: 1

[EX Q]: Beginning: I just realized the year is almost over. Middle 1: I had a very successful year. Middle 2: I did not have a very successful year. Ending: I'll get the New Year started off right!
[EX A]: 2

[EX Q]: Beginning: Sam loved to smoke his meat with his favorite smoker. Middle 1: The washer door broke and Sam was able to fix it. Middle 2: the smoker door broke and sam was unable to fix it. Ending: Sam was so sad he stopped inviting people over to eat.
[EX A]:
2