It’s Example 1. Example 2 is describing a girl, which the question is not implying.
Even though large crowds are exciting, they can be dangerous. The other sentence structures are not correct.
Answer: d. In front of Mr. Chips
Explanation:
This is based on the film, Goodbye, Mr. Chips, about a teacher who is initially disliked but respected by his students due to the strict discipline he imposes in his class. After meeting his wife however, he changes and becomes a nicer teacher.
In the movie, Mr. Chip's class was being disrupted by unruly students but due to the strict discipline imposed by Mr. Chips, they were well behaved in front of Mr. Chips.