In this task, you are given a question containing a blank (_) and two options. You should pick the best option to answer the question. Please answer with "A" or "B".

The soccer player chose to replace his shoes, but didn't get any new shorts. The _ he had are old. (A) shoes (B) shorts
A

I was making a voodoo doll with stuffing and a needle, but needed to switch to a thicker needle since the _ was thin. (A) stuffing (B) needle
B

Cynthia loved to read fiction while Christine preferred non-fiction. _ thought Harry Potter was magical. (A) Cynthia (B) Christine
A