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.

[Q]: Beginning: A painter felt that it was his life's work to discover a new color. Middle 1: One day the painter discovered the new color. Middle 2: Last week the painter discovered the old color. Ending: He spent the rest of his life trying to find a proper name.
[A]: 1

[Q]: Beginning: Alex was fired after arriving to work late five days in a row. Middle 1: Alex wanted to overcome the problem. Middle 2: Alex didn't want to admit the problem. Ending: Alex bought an alarm clock to help get to the the interview on time.
[A]: 1

[Q]: Beginning: Neil wanted to see a historical spot on his trip to London. Middle 1: Neil got to see where the first queen lived. Middle 2: Neil never got to see where the first queen lived. Ending: He was fascinated.
[A]:
1