Fill in the blank (_) in the following sentence from the following choices.
Sentence: Adam used the colorful yarn to make a scarf but not Michael because _ was a novice with crochet needles.

Choice 1: Adam used the colorful yarn to make a scarf but not Michael because Adam was a novice with crochet needles.
Choice 2: Adam used the colorful yarn to make a scarf but not Michael because Michael was a novice with crochet needles.
Which of the choices is correct? Respond with only "1" or "2" and no additional text.
2
2.