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.

[EX Q]: Beginning: Brandon Weeden was on the bench most of the season as a backup QB. Middle 1: Brandon got the chance to play in a game when the starting QB got hurt. Middle 2: Brandon got the chance to play in a game when the starting QB got even better. Ending: Weeden finished the game and won the game at the end.
[EX A]: 1

[EX Q]: Beginning: Nina was trying to cook chicken soup. Middle 1: Nina's friends loved the soup. Middle 2: Nina's friend hate the mushroom. Ending: Nina decided she was a great cook!
[EX A]: 1

[EX Q]: Beginning: Larry had to stay late at work again. Middle 1: He was tired when he got home. Middle 2: He was very refreshed when he got home. Ending: He just drank a beer and passed out.
[EX A]:
1