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.

Beginning: George had to buy gifts for his children for Christmas. Middle 1: George asked them what they wanted. Middle 2: George asked them what day it was. Ending: He bought 3 ipods.
1

Beginning: Erin drives the big green trash collection truck on Tuesdays. Middle 1: She misses her old life. Middle 2: She loves her new life. Ending: Every time she gets in it she is reminded of how much he loved her.
1

Beginning: Ana was convicted of a minor crime. Middle 1: She was sentenced to a year in prison. Middle 2: She had to work at a homeless shelter for 7 days. Ending: In the end, And felt glad that she'd been forced to work there.
2