In this task, you will be presented with a passage and have to answer a question based on your understanding of the events inferred from the passage. Among the entities, try to find the best entity that is most likely to fill in "_" and classify the answers based on options.

[Q]: Washington (CNN) As German Chancellor Angela Merkel prepared to bid President Barack Obama farewell in November, a reporter asked her to describe her sentiments about watching her American partner of eight years be replaced by Donald Trump. Standing in the German Chancellery on a drizzly Berlin afternoon, the notoriously restrained Merkel -- who became Obama's closest global friend only to see him replaced by a man who lambasted her on the campaign trail -- drew on her stolid pragmatism. "Out goes the president, and a new one comes in," she said. RELATED: Looming snowstorm delays Trump-Merkel meeting On Friday, Merkel presses ahead with the new, arriving in Washington for her first face-to-face encounter with Trump after months of preparation and one postponement due to snow. Analysts and White House officials alike say Friday's sit-down will be Trump's most important meeting with a foreign leader since the Republican businessman took office in January.Officials in both capitals said the goal was to build a functional working relationshipLast month Merkel met Vice President Mike Pence in Munich 
 Questions:A deft politician with a nearly unmatched ability to forge relationships with unpredictable counterparts, Merkel has watched _'s campaign speeches and closely monitored his public remarks since taking office, according to someone close to her in Berlin. (A) Washington (B) CNN (C) German (D) Angela Merkel (E) Barack Obama (F) American (G) Donald Trump (H) Berlin (I) Merkel (J) Obama (K) White House (L) Republican (M) Mike Pence (N) Munich
[A]: (G)


[Q]: Washington (CNN) Donald Trump's incoming administration is increasingly becoming Mike Pence's dream team. Trump's decision to tap Seema Verma -- Pence's own Medicaid policy consultant in the Indiana governor's office -- to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services provided the clearest evidence yet of the prominence Pence and his conservative allies will have in Trump's Washington. CNN's 'Unprecedented': Here's Mike? The strange evolution of the relationship of Pence and Trump Trump's choices so far have reflected Pence's politics -- potentially proving helpful on Capitol Hill, where the Indiana governor and former House Republican leader has long been expected to help Trump most. Pence's devotion to conservative principles -- and his relationships with powerful groups, including the Heritage Foundation -- have allowed him to help Trump navigate a Washington terrain that is unfamiliar to the billionaire business mogul who just ran his first campaign for any office.A Mike Pence aide said Tuesday Donald Trump and the incoming VP consult on all Cabinet picksPence took over Trump transition planning from New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie 
 Questions:When Pence was first picked as Trump's running mate, the courtship was awkward at best, with Trump at one point -- after selecting _ -- fretting over whether he could retract the offer. (A) Washington (B) CNN (C) Donald Trump (D) Mike Pence (E) Trump (F) Seema Verma (G) Medicaid (H) Indiana (I) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (J) Mike (K) Cabinet (L) New Jersey (M) Chris Christie
[A]: (D)


[Q]: Jack Dorsey would have to give up his post at Square if he wants to become permanent CEO of Twitter. The company he helped found and now leads on an interim basis said Monday that it is only considering candidates who can make a 'full-time commitment to Twitter.' Dorsey was named interim CEO after Dick Costolo stepped down effective July 1 amid criticism over Twitter's disappointing financial performance and share price decline. Costolo had been Twitter's CEO for five years and led the company through a successful stock market debut in 2013. But Twitter has yet to make a profit and there are concerns about its ability to grow its user base.Costolo stepping down from his role beginning July 1Costolo faced controversies over online abuse and user numbersBoard only considering candidates who can make 'full-time commitment' 
 Questions:'He has a profound understanding of the product and _'s mission in the world as well as a great relationship with Twitter's leadership team.' (A) Jack Dorsey (B) Square (C) Twitter (D) Dorsey (E) Dick Costolo (F) Costolo (G) Board
[A]:
(C)


