How is maibon different by the end of the story?
he wants the stone to keep returning to him so his wish will continue.
he is angry at the dwarf for tricking him into making a bad choice.
he appreciates the changes in the world even if it means he ages.
he complains that the wish did not bring him the riches he desired.

At the end of the story, Maibon is different because he appreciates the changes in the world even it if means he ages. The correct answer is C.

The short story was written by LLoyd Alexander and is called "The Stone."

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