Problem: How does the sentence end?

I couldn't decide if I wanted to drink cognac tonight, but when my choices were between cognac and beer, I stayed class and picked 
OPTIONS:
- cognac .
- beer .
Answer: cognac .
sentence: Loki was hurt in a fall and decided to get a bandage but left out the alcohol because the  OPTIONS:
- bandage was overpriced.
- alcohol was overpriced.
complete: alcohol was overpriced.
The woman tried to put the books on the couches but the 
OPTIONS:
- couches were too small.
- books were too small.
couches were too small.
Input: Continue writing.

Amy was very jealous of Emily's engagement so 
OPTIONS:
- Amy tried to ruin the engagement party.
- Emily tried to ruin the engagement party.

Continued: Amy tried to ruin the engagement party.
Story needs to be completed:
The party was more interesting and uplifing than the funeral because the 
OPTIONS:
- party was rigid.
- funeral was rigid.

My choice:
funeral was rigid.
Problem: How does the sentence end?

Matthew lived in a cardboard home but Steven lived in a brick home. 
OPTIONS:
- Matthew had their home destroyed in the thunderstorm.
- Steven had their home destroyed in the thunderstorm.
Answer:
Matthew had their home destroyed in the thunderstorm.