Problem: How does the sentence end?

At the grocery store, Chris asked for paper instead of plastic because the 
OPTIONS:
- paper is better for the environment.
- plastic is better for the environment.
Answer: paper is better for the environment.
sentence: While cleaning, the wall needed an extra scrub while the carpet was clean. The  OPTIONS:
- carpet was new.
- wall was new.
complete: carpet was new.
Matt used paint to make his wall look fresh and clean. When he checked, the 
OPTIONS:
- paint was still crumbly and not quite smooth.
- wall was still crumbly and not quite smooth.
wall was still crumbly and not quite smooth.
Input: Continue writing.

Patti's favorite herb in the garden was rosemary, but she didn't care for the basil, because the 
OPTIONS:
- basil smelled strange.
- rosemary smelled strange.

Continued: basil smelled strange.
Story needs to be completed:
Kenneth ate leftovers, but Aaron ate out because 
OPTIONS:
- Kenneth had more money on them for lunch.
- Aaron had more money on them for lunch.

My choice:
Aaron had more money on them for lunch.
Problem: How does the sentence end?

When Aaron gave Adam the answers for the upcoming exams, 
OPTIONS:
- Aaron started to cherish it.
- Adam started to cherish it.
Answer:
Adam started to cherish it.