Problem: How does the sentence end?

Craig had less money than Nelson because 
OPTIONS:
- Craig had been saving for a lot less time.
- Nelson had been saving for a lot less time.
Answer: Craig had been saving for a lot less time.
sentence: Betty was more experienced than Jessica at chess, but it was a surprise when  OPTIONS:
- Betty won.
- Jessica won.
complete: Jessica won.
Nick was having his wisdom teeth out, so Christopher drove him to the dentist.  
OPTIONS:
- Nick was glad to help.
- Christopher was glad to help.
Christopher was glad to help.
Input: Continue writing.

James realized that he cannot use pencil to write on the plate like he did on the board. The 
OPTIONS:
- plate is glossy.
- board is glossy.

Continued: plate is glossy.
Story needs to be completed:
Carrie helped Natalie plan all of the company events for the conference because 
OPTIONS:
- Carrie was an assistant.
- Natalie was an assistant.

My choice:
Carrie was an assistant.
Problem: How does the sentence end?

Maria recalled her childhood more fondly than Jessica, because 
OPTIONS:
- Maria had been loved by her parents.
- Jessica had been loved by her parents.
Answer:
Maria had been loved by her parents.