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[ASSESS]

[ADVANCE]

[VERIFY]

[SIMPLIFY]

[SYNTHESIZE]

[PIVOT]

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Given the hyperbola $\frac{x^2}{a^2} - \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1$ (where $a > 0$, $b > 0$), the left and right foci are denoted as $F_1$ and $F_2$, respectively. The circle with diameter $F_1F_2$ intersects the asymptote of the hyperbola in the first quadrant at point $M$. Given that $|MF_1| - |MF_2| = 2b$, find the value of the square of the eccentricity $e$ of the hyperbola.

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