TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you're given a statement and three sentences as choices. Your job is to determine which sentence can be inferred from the statement. Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or have details that are not mentioned in the statement. Indicate your answer as 1,2, or 3 corresponding to the choice number of the selected sentence.
PROBLEM: Statement: It was not only the thought of giving up Shadow and the foal, though he knew that would cut with a deeper hurt every day. Choices: 1. There were worse things to think about then giving up the horses. 2. Thinking of giving up Shadow and the foal made him sad. 3. He got to keep the horses, so that made him happy at least.

SOLUTION: 2

PROBLEM: Statement: They wouldn't be able to keep the mines secret very long, but the longer the better. Choices: 1. They wouldn't be able to keep the mines a secret for very long because the enemy was getting closer. 2. They should have no problem keeping the mines a secret. 3. They wouldn't be able to keep the mines a secret for very long.

SOLUTION: 3

PROBLEM: Statement: Revealed are Kerouac's growing distaste for the other beats and the beat movement, his surprising religious fervor, and a sweet and earnest nature. Choices: 1. There are many peers who would say that Kerouac's distaste for the beat movement is premature. 2. Kerouac has no religious fervor to speak of. 3. Kerouac is surprisingly serious about his religion.

SOLUTION:
3