instruction:
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.
question:
Beginning: Ronald had two kids, a boy and a girl. Middle 1: The kids never came home from school. Middle 2: Soon they would be home from school. Ending: His eyes glowed with excitement.
answer:
2

question:
Beginning: Cathy was looking forward to her family coming for Christmas. Middle 1: Cathy spent many weeks preparing the food. Middle 2: Cathy spent many hours preparing the food. Ending: Cathy's family loved the Christmas dinner that was catered for them.
answer:
2

question:
Beginning: Travis never had enough money. Middle 1: Travis went back to school. Middle 2: Travis never went back to school and didn't want a job. Ending: Now, Travis has a good job and money to spend.
answer:
1