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.
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Question: Beginning: Mark was having trouble paying all of his bills. Middle 1: Mark's parents loaned him some money. Middle 2: marks parents did not let him borrow money. Ending: Mark was so grateful and he thanked them.

Answer: 1


Question: Beginning: The Smiths wanted to start a family. Middle 1: The Smiths had a buddy. Middle 2: The Smiths had a baby. Ending: There family was now complete.

Answer: 2


Question: Beginning: Nero built a golden palace known as the Domus Aurea. Middle 1: Domus Aurea included secret rooms. Middle 2: Domus shared the plans with many. Ending: The tunnels turned out to be the buried rooms of the Domus Aurea.

Answer:
1


