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: Ken really wanted to play the organ. Middle 1: Ken's friend learned of his wish to play music, and gave him a pizza to play. Middle 2: Ken's friend learned of his wish to play music, and gave him an organ to play. Ending: He took the organ home and learned to play it beautifully.
[A]: 2

[Q]: Beginning: Erica had to decide whether to take her final or go help friends. Middle 1: Erica explained her situation to the professor. Middle 2: Erica never explained the situation to her professor. Ending: Erica was so grateful that her professor was understanding.
[A]: 1

[Q]: Beginning: Mark kept putting off doing his chores around the house. Middle 1: Marks parents decided not to do things for him. Middle 2: Marks parents decided to do everything for him. Ending: His parents were happy he'd realized responsibility goes both ways.
[A]:
1