What has Milo learned about people's appearances, and why does he use his telescope?

• A. People are always exactly as they appear, and he uses his telescope to measure distance.
• B. People are not always what they claim to be, so he uses his telescope to see past the demon's words.
• C. People are generally honest; he uses the telescope to admire the stars.
• D. People never lie, and the telescope helps him see the truth.

Answer: (B)

People aren’t always what they appear or claim to be, and Milo learns to look beyond what people say to uncover their true meaning. The telescope is a tool for seeing past deceptive words—especially from someone like the demon who uses clever talk to mislead. By using the telescope, Milo is practicing critical thinking: he doesn’t take appearances at face value, but searches for the reality behind the words. That’s why this choice fits best: it captures both the idea that people can misrepresent themselves and Milo’s method of discerning the truth. The other ideas don’t fit because they imply fixed appearances, a mere admiration of stars, or an untrue belief that people never lie, none of which align with Milo’s experience of encountering deception and needing to see through it.