def int_check(question):
  while True:
    error = "please enter an whole number that is between 1-10  "

    to_check = input(question)

    if to_check == "":
      return "infinite"

    try:
      response = int(to_check)

      # checks that the number is okay
      if response < 1:
        print(error)

      elif response > 10:
        print(error)



      else:
        return response

    except ValueError:
      print(error)


# main routine goes here
target_score = int_check("what would you rate this quiz between 1-10? ")
print(target_score)