Problem: How does the sentence end?

I prefer wearing my hair in a braid to a ponytail because the 
OPTIONS:
- braid is worse at keeping my hair out of the way.
- ponytail is worse at keeping my hair out of the way.
Answer: ponytail is worse at keeping my hair out of the way.
sentence: Nelson is always trying to get the attention of Justin because  OPTIONS:
- Nelson is in love.
- Justin is in love.
complete: Nelson is in love.
Brian sued Hunter in small claims court and won his claim by default because 
OPTIONS:
- Brian prevented him from showing up on the court date.
- Hunter prevented him from showing up on the court date.
Brian prevented him from showing up on the court date.
Input: Continue writing.

Leslie chose the wrong size of pants for them self but not Brian because 
OPTIONS:
- Leslie was realistic about their figure.
- Brian was realistic about their figure.

Continued: Brian was realistic about their figure.
Story needs to be completed:
Mary showed far more passion than Rachel for their job, so 
OPTIONS:
- Mary was quickly fired.
- Rachel was quickly fired.

My choice:
Rachel was quickly fired.
Problem: How does the sentence end?

The symphony could improve its performance with the new conductor, as the 
OPTIONS:
- symphony provided lots of help.
- conductor provided lots of help.
Answer:
conductor provided lots of help.