Question

"Since he had visited San Francisco, California, with his parents when he was twelve, Daniel had aspired to be a sidewalk artist.  Every summer after that visit to the City by the Bay, he had taken drawing and painting lessons, perfecting his work and even earning prizes in various art contests throughout his high school years.  Then, after high school graduation, his parents had encouraged him to accept a generous scholarship he was offered to study medicine at a prestigious east coast university.  Daniel hadn't wanted to because he felt it was his calling in life to be a sidewalk artist and to study medicine would be to betray his dream; however, his parents persisted, and he packed his bags and flew to the east coast"
Which sentence best summarizes the first paragraph?
A.
Although Daniel loved art, he saw the futility in trying to make it a career.

B.
Although Daniel wanted to become an artist, he lacked the courage to take a risk to do so.

C.
Although Daniel was a successful doctor, he felt unfulfilled with his career choice.

D.
Although Daniel was an accomplished artist, he gave up his dream to become a doctor.

Answer 1

D. Although Daniel was an accomplished artist, he gave up his dream to become a doctor.