[Q]: How does the sentence end?

In the mountains of Japan, Erin sought physical training from Amy because 
OPTIONS:
- Erin was a protege.
- Amy was a protege.

[A]: Erin was a protege.
QUES: Continue writing.

Mary's new wedding ring would not fit on her ring finger, the 

OPTIONS:
- ring was too wide.
- finger was too wide.
+++++++++
ANS: finger was too wide.
Problem: How does the sentence end?

Derrick panics a lot more than Eric because 
OPTIONS:
- Derrick had a lot of horrible things happen in his life.
- Eric had a lot of horrible things happen in his life.
Answer: Derrick had a lot of horrible things happen in his life.
sentence: The fisher wanted to break the ice with a stick to fish but the  OPTIONS:
- stick is too weak.
- ice is too weak.
complete: stick is too weak.
No one could eat the salad without their face frowning and they all want a cup of juice after because the 
OPTIONS:
- salad is sour.
- juice is sour.
salad is sour.
Problem: Continue the following story.

Robert had a bad effect on Adam, because 
OPTIONS:
- Robert was always pushing them to commit crimes.
- Adam was always pushing them to commit crimes.
Here's how I want to continue it:
Robert was always pushing them to commit crimes.