Problem: How does the sentence end?

The woman found it easier to read the slides than the notes because the 
OPTIONS:
- slides were written in small print.
- notes were written in small print.
Answer: notes were written in small print.
sentence: The old punching bag couldn't take more abuse before the gym would need to put a new chain on it, so the boxers laid off the  OPTIONS:
- punching bag .
- chain .
complete: punching bag .
John complained about leg pain whenever he walk to the school but not when he walk to the church. It turns out the 
OPTIONS:
- school is close.
- church is close.
church is close.
Input: Continue writing.

Marge took the SUV to work and not the car because the 
OPTIONS:
- SUV got horrible gas mileage.
- car got horrible gas mileage.

Continued: car got horrible gas mileage.
Story needs to be completed:
Christopher had extensive military training, while Nick did not which meant 
OPTIONS:
- Christopher had much more awareness of his surroundings.
- Nick had much more awareness of his surroundings.

My choice:
Christopher had much more awareness of his surroundings.
Problem: How does the sentence end?

Steven wanted to learn French but Matthew did not because 
OPTIONS:
- Steven was indifferent towards other cultures.
- Matthew was indifferent towards other cultures.
Answer:
Matthew was indifferent towards other cultures.