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: Peggy loves parakeets and she already has three little birds. Middle 1: Peggy was hesitant to buy a brand new bird to add to her flock. Middle 2: Peggy decided to buy a brand new bird to add to her flock. Ending: She took the new bird home and he fit right in with her flock.
[EX A]: 2

[EX Q]: Beginning: Amy was going to the Minnesota State Fair. Middle 1: She arrived just in time to catch the bus. Middle 2: She arrived late to the bus stop. Ending: Amy returned home rather than wait 2 hours for a new bus.
[EX A]: 2

[EX Q]: Beginning: I joined the foreign exchange program. Middle 1: My French friend helped me know what to expect. Middle 2: My French friend couldnt help me know what to expect. Ending: She also taught me several words that came in handy.
[EX A]:
1