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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 27, why did the author described Padre Pio as "charismatic"?

2. When did Padre Pio have a doctor attempt to heal his stigmata wounds?

3. How did Pellegrina die?

4. What happened to Maria during World War II?

5. In Chapter 26, how long did the author say Padre Pio would hear confessions for each day?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Padre Pio feel about people coming to visit him in Chapter 21?

2. In Chapter 20, what constraints were placed against Padre Pio?

3. How did Benedetto's absence in Chapter 19 affect Padre Pio?

4. In Chapter 24, what did the author attribute to Padre Pio regarding Italian history?

5. In Chapter 13, what background information did the author provide about Padre Pio's stigmata?

6. In Chapter 25, what changed most in Padre Pio's life?

7. In Chapter 25, what problems arose surrounding the hospital?

8. In Chapter 14, what made Padre Pio controversial?

9. What happened at San Giovanni Rotondo in World War II that was connected to Padre Pio?

10. How did Maria Pyle become associated with Padre Pio?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the investigations made into Padre Pio's life, spirituality, and miracles. Compare the motives, findings, and outcomes. Is there a way to resolve all these investigations?

Essay Topic 2

Explore the history of The Home to Relieve Suffering as a representative of Padre Pio's life work.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the Catholic church's power structures and their role in Padre Pio's life.

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