TASK DEFINITION: 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.
PROBLEM: Beginning: Cruz was a quiet kid. Middle 1: Cruz was bullied till he spoke up for himself. Middle 2: Cruz was bullied until he stopped speaking up for himself. Ending: Cruz was no longer a target for the bullies.

SOLUTION: 1

PROBLEM: Beginning: Sandy's dad forbid her to touch the glass in his car. Middle 1: Sandy denied touching the glass. Middle 2: Sandy confirmed she touched the glass. Ending: Her dad pointed to the hearts standing out on the steamy glass.

SOLUTION: 1

PROBLEM: Beginning: Craig always wanted a pet hamster. Middle 1: His mother bought him a gold fish. Middle 2: His mother bought him a gerbil instead. Ending: Craig never knew the difference.

SOLUTION:
2