[Q]: How does the sentence end?

Although he was 50, James wanted to go skiing with his boyfriend but he wasn't very fit. They chose surfing instead because the 
OPTIONS:
- surfing was harder.
- skiing was harder.

[A]: skiing was harder.
QUES: Continue writing.

She tried to poke a hole in the plastic covering by using a knife, but ended up ripping the whole thing because the 

OPTIONS:
- knife is too sharp.
- plastic is too sharp.
+++++++++
ANS: knife is too sharp.
Problem: How does the sentence end?

Jason has a lot less problems with his back than Kenneth because 
OPTIONS:
- Jason had a very bad accident.
- Kenneth had a very bad accident.
Answer: Kenneth had a very bad accident.
sentence: Brett gave Aaron a dozen fresh eggs because  OPTIONS:
- Brett lived on a farm with chickens.
- Aaron lived on a farm with chickens.
complete: Brett lived on a farm with chickens.
Jason recommended that Leslie drink lots of water every day because 
OPTIONS:
- Jason is very dehydrated.
- Leslie is very dehydrated.
Leslie is very dehydrated.
Problem: Continue the following story.

The tune of the songs were motivating to listen to while doing light housework but not while doing his serious job. The 
OPTIONS:
- job was more mild.
- housework was more mild.
Here's how I want to continue it:
housework was more mild.