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In "The Stone," why does Maibon demand that Doli give him a magic stone?

A.
Maibon fears growing older and wants to stay young forever.


 
B.
Maibon is practical and wants to protect himself from future problems.


 
C.
Maibon fears growing bored with life and wants excitement.


 
D.
Maibon is generous, so he wants something that will help his wife and children.

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Maibon fears growing older and wants to stay young forever
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I believe that Maibon is afraid to get older, and the stone can keep him young forever.
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