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: Ellie's car broke down near a tunnel. Middle 1: Everyone had to evacuate the tunnel on foot. Middle 2: Everyone had to evacuate the tunnel in the car. Ending: By the time she left the area she counted 274 cars.
[A]: 1

[Q]: Beginning: Ella is a toddler who likes to play ball. Middle 1: Ella practiced piano every day. Middle 2: Ella practiced ball everyday. Ending: At the end of the month, Ella could kick, throw, AND catch the ball.
[A]: 2

[Q]: Beginning: Tom was a policeman. Middle 1: He found himself in a shootout. Middle 2: He found himself is a doughnut shop. Ending: He was able to walk away from the scene unharmed.
[A]:
1