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: Doris plants flowers in the flower bed in her front yard Middle 1: Doris could keep up with it herself. Middle 2: Doris could not keep up with it herself. Ending: Neighbors now help Doris take care of her flower bed.
[EX A]: 2

[EX Q]: Beginning: Lisa wanted a new hair color. Middle 1: She decided on neon pink because she wanted to reflect her authentic self. Middle 2: She decided on dull brown because she wanted to reflect her authentic self. Ending: Yet her friends didn't agree.
[EX A]: 1

[EX Q]: Beginning: I went to a chinese restaurant after work one day. Middle 1: The food was perfect. Middle 2: The food was cold. Ending: I called the waiter over and he replaced the food, free of charge.
[EX A]:
2