instruction:
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.
question:
Beginning: Mary has been hearing noises in her attic. Middle 1: Mary realized it was dolphins. Middle 2: Mary realized it was squirrels. Ending: Now Mary has to check the squirrel traps everyday.
answer:
2

question:
Beginning: Rita wanted to play sports. Middle 1: Rita decided that she would be terrible at golf. Middle 2: Rita decided that she wants to play golf. Ending: Rita started playing and became very good at golf.
answer:
2

question:
Beginning: Lori's homework was due today. Middle 1: He decided not to swim with it the day before. Middle 2: He decided not to work on it the night before. Ending: Lori was suspended from school for a week.
answer:
2