Answer: B, for 2nd question: B
Step-by-step explanation:
Taking something lying down is a way of saying that they're not ready, or that they can't defend themselves, so when it is mention that they wont take the insults lying down, it demonstrate someone with a strong will, not someone angry or violent, for there is no agression demonstrated in the statement.
For the 2nd question, it shows admiration because it mentions that he is the one they look up to, when you look up to someone you hold them as a figure above you, or someone you want to become, you admire their character