Multi-choice problem: Choose from the options at the end, and answer how do you do this: To prepare asparagus.

OPTIONS:
(1). Rinse asparagus and shake until mostly dry. Cut off the last inch of the bottom of the stems to avoid the stringy bits.;
(2). Rinse asparagus and shake until mostly dry. Cut off the top inch of the top of the stems to avoid the stringy bits.;
(1).