[Q]: How does the sentence end?

Matthew sent money through Paypal to Adam because 
OPTIONS:
- Matthew had sold the antique watch on Ebay.
- Adam had sold the antique watch on Ebay.

[A]: Adam had sold the antique watch on Ebay.
QUES: Continue writing.

Although they had the same tank size, the racecar needed fuel frequently but the truck could go several miles without stopping. The 

OPTIONS:
- truck was more fuel efficient.
- racecar was more fuel efficient.
+++++++++
ANS: truck was more fuel efficient.
Problem: How does the sentence end?

The woman took the sheets off the bed but left the blankets on, because the 
OPTIONS:
- sheets were soiled.
- blankets were soiled.
Answer: sheets were soiled.
sentence: Matthew is much better at putting makeup on Jason although  OPTIONS:
- Matthew is a professional makeup artist.
- Jason is a professional makeup artist.
complete: Jason is a professional makeup artist.
Michael wants to marry Lawrence, who isn't interested in the same sex, so 
OPTIONS:
- Michael is gay.
- Lawrence is gay.
Michael is gay.
Problem: Continue the following story.

Samuel wept at the man's funeral, but Brian stayed dry-eyed, because 
OPTIONS:
- Samuel was estranged from the deceased.
- Brian was estranged from the deceased.
Here's how I want to continue it:
Brian was estranged from the deceased.