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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, Holiness or Hysteria?, Chapter 14, The Rumor of Sanctity, Chapter 15, The Friar and the Archbishop.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the Capuchin Order insist Padre Pio do before being accepted?
(a) Have a private education.
(b) Learn three languages.
(c) Travel to the United States.
(d) Study world religions.

2. Why did Padre Pio question becoming a full member of Capuchin Order?
(a) He didn't have the money.
(b) He didn't like the other men in the group.
(c) He couldn't renounce the joys of life.
(d) He couldn't remember his oath.

3. How did Mayor Morcaldi react to news that Padre Pio should not be considered a saint?
(a) He led a march.
(b) He wrote a letter agreeing with the decision.
(c) He met with Padre Pio in private.
(d) He burned the newsletter.

4. What did Giovanna Rizzani say Padre Pio's form promised her?
(a) To free her from pain.
(b) To take care of her soul.
(c) To help her earn money.
(d) To show her the way.

5. Even though the people of Pietrelcina were Roman Catholic, what other beliefs did they entertain?
(a) Superstitions.
(b) No other ideas.
(c) Pagan traditions.
(d) Jewish ideologies.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 15, what was Monsignor Pasquale Gagliardi accused of?

3. Why did Padre Pio join Capuchin Order?

4. What season was it when Padre Pio left his family in Chapter 2?

5. Why did the author say news of Padre Pio's stigmata spread slowly at first?

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