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.
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Question: Beginning: Sam needed a new keyboard for his computer. Middle 1: Sam ordered a new keyboard from his fried Mark. Middle 2: Sam asked his friend Mark to lend him his keyboard instead. Ending: Sam was happy when Mark bought him the new keyboard.

Answer: 1

Question: Beginning: Ken was sad. Middle 1: Ken's mother hated him and he felt worthless. Middle 2: Ken's girlfriend had dumped him, and he felt worthless. Ending: Ken was reassured by his mother that he would always be loved.

Answer: 2

Question: Beginning: Devon loves candy. Middle 1: Devon ate too much candy and died. Middle 2: Devon ate too much candy and felt sick. Ending: His mom said no more candy!

Answer:
2