Padre Pio: The True Story Test | Final Test - Hard

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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. In Chapter 26, when did Padre Pio usually pray the rosary?

3. How did Padre Pio supposedly convert Dr. Ricciardi to Christianity?

4. In Chapter 21, how long did the author say Padre Pio reportedly slept for at night?

5. How did Padre Pio feel about the lines of people who wanted to confess to him in Chapter 26?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Chapter 26, what was Padre Pio's daily schedule?

3. In Chapter 17, what changes did the author note about Padre Pio?

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

5. In Chapter 29, how did Padre Pio feel about his ability to heal?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the stigmata and explain the purpose it served in Padre Pio's life. Also consider the controversy surrounding his stigmata and the effects of this.

Essay Topic 2

Compare two of the friary leaders and their influence on Padre Pio.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze suffering as a topic and theme in this book. Remember Padre Pio's ideas about the relationship between suffering and salvation.

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