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: A new Chick-Fil-A just opened up and I couldn't wait to try it. Middle 1: Wonder if there was extra meat options available. Middle 2: Wonder if there was vegetarian options available. Ending: As a vegetarian, I refused to eat the chicken sandwich.

SOLUTION: 2

PROBLEM: Beginning: Ricki liked going to her neighborhood pool in the summer time. Middle 1: Ricki was interested in becoming a competitive swimmer. Middle 2: Ricki was interested in becoming a lifeguard. Ending: Ricki signed up for lifeguarding class the next time it was offered.

SOLUTION: 2

PROBLEM: Beginning: Lucy and her grandma were shopping at Byerly's. Middle 1: Lucy was shocked at how messy it was. Middle 2: Lucy was shocked at how expensive it was. Ending: Lucy thought her grandma had to be rich to shop at such a fancy store.

SOLUTION:
2