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Explanation:

To determine the correct option, we analyze each choice:

• Option A: The passage states Michelangelo had a "strong inclination to art" from childhood, "worked hard and learning served him well" (e.g., his father sought art training for him, he showed dedication in various artistic mediums), and his "devotion to art" continued despite hardships. This aligns with the idea of growing as an artist with dedication to work and learning.
• Option B: The text says Michelangelo was "born near Florence in 1475" and worked in Florence and Rome, but there's no indication Florence "most beloved" him or his most famous work was in Rome at the end of his life.
• Option C: The passage mentions his "father sought to steer him from his childhood inclination to art" and he "exhibited a pattern of art" (implying art was his focus), not that he "chose to be a sculptor" over other talents (it says he had "multifold efforts as a sculptor were unintermittently, nonetheless, later on" but doesn't say he chose sculpting over other abilities).
• Option D: The text talks about his devotion to art, not "devotion to study" helping in hard times. It says he had "untiring industry and devotion to art" and "subsequent years at superintending duties" but not that study was the focus of his devotion.

Answer:

A. Michelangelo grew as an artist throughout his career, and his dedication to continue working hard and learning served him well.