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: The Smiths wanted to start a family. Middle 1: The Smiths had a buddy. Middle 2: The Smiths had a baby. Ending: There family was now complete.
[EX A]: 2

[EX Q]: Beginning: I was walking by the river. Middle 1: I found a scared puppy. Middle 2: I found a dead rat. Ending: I have had him for 6 months now.
[EX A]: 1

[EX Q]: Beginning: The lead actress refused to show up. Middle 1: The actress was told that they needed her badly". Middle 2: The actress was told you show up or you are fired. Ending: The director was hailed as a genius.
[EX A]:
2