The Stone
When Maibon sees Doli for the second time, how does he feel?
angry
plight
bad situation
The main conflict is between?
commitment to family and Maibon's wish to be young
Name three complications in the plot
cow has not had calf, wheat will not sprout, apple tree has not fruit, baby's teeth not coming out
delved
dug, searched
rue
feeling sorry or regret for.
obliged
forced
Maibon regrets having made his wish because...
he finally realizes he will outlive his family.
fallow
left unplanted
What best describes the setting of the story?
magical
Maibon's wish will benefit whom?
only himself
How does Maibon feel when he is an elderly man?
proud
jubilation
rejoycing, great joy
gaped
stared with mouth wide open as in wonder
mired
sunk or stuck as if in mud.
Describe Maibon's character traits
He is selfish, o nly thinks of himself. He complains
Doli, is seen by Maibon holding his breath with his eyes shut because...
He is trying to become invisible.
Why is Maibon unable to be rid of the stone in the beginning?
He really does not want to, his heart really was not in it.
How does Doli feel about humans?
He thinks they are unwise and greedy.
The climax occurs when
Maibon confronts Doli Bout the results of his wish
Why does Doli grant Maibon's wish?
Maibon does him a favor
What make "The Stone" a good example of a story with a moral?
Maibon learns a lesson after making a bad decision.
Name three characters in "The Stone"
Modrona, Maibon, Doli, the dwarf
Describe Maibon's wife
She is practical and caring.
