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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Between Heaven and Hell, Chapter 7, The Double Exile, Chapter 8, The Dark Night of the Soul.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 8, how did the author try to tie Padre Pio's life to the stages of mystical experience?
(a) Through historical accounts of Padre Pio's life.
(b) Through Padre Pio's writings.
(c) Through records from Padre Pio's church.
(d) Through his first-hand experience with Padre Pio.

2. What did Benedetto tell Padre Pio in Chapter 5 to help with his fears?
(a) To pray with others.
(b) To write about it.
(c) To read the Bible.
(d) To suffer more.

3. What did the Rule of St. Francis forbid?
(a) Praying at night.
(b) Taking vacations.
(c) Not shaving facial hair.
(d) Wearing shoes.

4. In Chapter 4, what did the author say many people believed about Padre Pio?
(a) That he could speak to the dead.
(b) That he was witness to Christ.
(c) That he had multiple personalities.
(d) That he could bilocate.

5. What did the author say in Chapter 8 about the desire behind the mystical experience?
(a) It is the desire to be awakened.
(b) It is the desire to serve humanity.
(c) It is the desire to save one's self.
(d) It is the desire to leave the world.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4, how were Padre Pio's visions described?

2. In Chapter 6, what did the author say Padre Pio told Jesus?

3. Why did Padre Pio question becoming a full member of Capuchin Order?

4. During Padre Pio's childhood, how did his family make money?

5. Who recorded the instance of Padre Pio speaking with demons?

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