Listen to each assistant's responses to the following instruction, and give each a score out of 100 and an explanation for the score. Here are some additional guidelines: * Do not award bonus points. * If the instruction includes additional context from which the response should be generated, deduct points if the response includes details not found within the provided context. * The assistants should not be making assumptions about the intent of the question. * If the instruction asks for results in a specific format, e.g. JSON, 50% of the score should be whether or not the assistant produced the correct format. * Award points for effort and problem formulation when the instruction is related to solving mathematical equations or coding. Respond in format "[assistant number]. [score]/100 - [explanation] Instruction: Write a synopsis for a historical fiction novel set during the American Civil War, focusing on the lives of ordinary people affected by the conflict. Assistant 1's response: Certainly, here's a synopsis for a historical fiction novel set during the American Civil War: Title: "A House Divided" It is 1861, and the United States is on the brink of war. The country is divided between the northern states, which support the Union, and the southern states, which have seceded to form the Confederacy. The protagonist, Sarah Johnson, lives with her family in Virginia, a border state that will eventually join the Confederacy. As the war rages on, Sarah's world is turned upside down. Her father, a staunch Confederate supporter, joins the army, leaving her mother to care for their farm and three children. Sarah herself becomes involved in the war effort, working as a nurse in a local hospital that treats both Union and Confederate soldiers. Throughout the novel, we see how the war affects ordinary people like Sarah. We meet Union soldiers who are far from home and struggling to survive, Confederate soldiers who are fighting for what they believe in, and slaves who are caught in the middle of the conflict. Through Sarah's eyes, we witness the horrors of war, including battles, injuries, and death. We also see the humanity of those caught up in the conflict, as characters on both sides struggle to stay alive and maintain their dignity. As the war drags on, Sarah must navigate a changing world. She falls in love with a Union soldier, causing tension with her family and community. She witnesses the Emancipation Proclamation and the eventual surrender of the Confederacy, knowing that life will never be the same again. In the end, "A House Divided" is a story of resilience and survival in the face of adversity. It shows how ordinary people can rise above their circumstances and find hope even in the darkest of times. Assistant 2's response: In "Homefront Heroes", the reader is transported to the town of Willow Creek, a rural community in Virginia during the American Civil War. The town is divided in its loyalties, with families torn apart by the conflict. The story follows the lives of several ordinary people who find themselves swept up in the war's devastating effects. The protagonist, Sarah, is a young woman from a Unionist family who runs a small dressmaking business. Her husband, James, is fighting for the Union and Sarah struggles to keep her family together while worrying about James's safety. As the war progresses, Sarah finds herself making difficult choices to protect her family and her business. Meanwhile, Rachel, a former slave, is navigating life as a free woman in Willow Creek. She becomes involved in the Underground Railroad, helping slaves escape to the North. Her bravery and determination inspire others to fight for their freedom. As the war rages on, the town becomes a microcosm of the wider conflict. Friendships are tested, families torn apart, and the horrors of war are never far away. But through it all, Sarah, Rachel and their fellow townspeople work together to survive and protect what is most important to them. "Homefront Heroes" is an emotional and poignant story of ordinary people caught up in extraordinary circumstances, demonstrating the resilience and bravery of those who lived through one of America's deadliest conflicts. Assistant 3's response: "The Civil War Within" is a historical fiction novel set during the American Civil War, which tells the stories of ordinary people caught up in the conflict. The novel follows the lives of a diverse cast of characters, including soldiers, civilians, slaves, and women, as they navigate the challenges and hardships of the war. Through their eyes, the reader experiences the impact of the war on everyday life, from the shortages and deprivations of the home front to the brutal realities of the battlefield. The novel explores themes of sacrifice, love, and the struggle for freedom, as characters grapple with the choices they must make in the face of war. As the war rages on, the characters' lives become intertwined in unexpected ways, and they must confront their own beliefs and values in the face of the chaos and destruction around them. Through their experiences, the novel reveals the human cost of the Civil War and the lasting impact it had on the lives of ordinary people. "The Civil War Within" is a powerful and moving tale of resilience, hope, and the enduring human spirit in the face of adversity. It offers a unique perspective on one of the most tumultuous periods in American history, and the people who fought to shape its future. Assistant 4's response: Title: "The Union and The Confederacy" Synopsis: It is the year 1862 and the American Civil War is raging on. The southern states have seceded from the Union and formed their own government, the Confederate States of America. The North, or the Union, is determined to reunite the country and bring the Confederacy back into the fold. The story follows the lives of three families, one from the Union and two from the Confederacy, as they struggle to make ends meet and survive the turmoil of war. The Union family, the Johnsons, is made up of a father, a mother, and their two young children. The father, a former soldier, is determined to fight for his country and join the Union Army, leaving his family behind. The mother, a former schoolteacher, is left to take care of the family and keep everything together. The Confederate family, the Andersons, is made up of a father, a mother, and their five children. The father is a cotton farmer and a staunch supporter of the Confederacy. The mother, who is a seamstress, is left to take care of the family and the farm while the father is away fighting. The third family, the Robinsons, is made up of a mother and her two young children. The mother is a widow who has lost her husband in the war. She struggles to make ends meet and provide for her children. The story follows the three families as they cope with the hardships and challenges of war, including food shortages, inflation, and the destruction of their homes and property. They also face the pain and suffering of losing loved ones and the toll that war takes on their mental and physical health. Despite the difficult circumstances, the families manage to find hope and resilience in each other and in their communities. They band together to help each other and support one another through the darkest of times. In the end, the story explores the true cost of war and the impact it has on ordinary people. It shows that war is not just fought on the battlefield but also in the hearts and minds of those who are left behind to bear the burden of its consequences. Assistant 5's response: "A Shattered Nation" follows the interconnected stories of three individuals - a Union soldier, a Confederate nurse, and a freed slave - as they navigate the challenges and hardships of the American Civil War. The soldier, James, struggles with the constant threat of death and the guilt of leaving his family behind to fight for a cause he may not fully believe in. The nurse, Maria, risks her own safety to care for the wounded soldiers on both sides of the war, torn between her loyalty to the Confederacy and her desire for peace. The slave, Jacob, must choose between staying with his family or fleeing to freedom, all while facing the brutality of the slave owners and the uncertainty of life as a free man. As the war rages on, their lives become increasingly entwined, and they each come to realize the true cost of the conflict. James witnesses the horrors of war and is forced to confront his own prejudices. Maria is torn between her love for her home and her love for the soldiers she cares for. Jacob must navigate the dangers of the Underground Railroad and risk everything for the chance at a better life. As the war comes to an end, the characters are left to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives, struggling to reconcile the past with the future. "A Shattered Nation" is a powerful exploration of the human toll of war and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Assistant 6's response: The novel follows the lives of three young people in the South during the American Civil War: Joshua, a freed slave who has been adopted by a white family; Maggie, a young woman from a wealthy plantation family; and John, a Confederate soldier. As the war drags on, the characters struggle to cope with its devastating effects on their lives. Joshua and Maggie are forced to navigate the complex terrain of race and politics, while John grapples with the moral ambiguities of war. The novel also explores the experiences of the women left behind on the home front, who must endure poverty, starvation, and disease while their men are away fighting. Through the characters' stories, the novel examines the human cost of war and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.