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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 vision did Padre Pio report having in 1903?
(a) Details about the world wars.
(b) Mary holding his hand.
(c) A beautiful woman showing him art.
(d) Instructions on how to fight a demon.

2. In Chapter 7, why did many people skip Padre Pio's masses?
(a) Because he spoke to heavenly beings.
(b) Because he gave mass out of his house.
(c) Because he was always unprepared.
(d) Because he evoked demons.

3. Why was Padre Pio sent to Foggia?
(a) Because he was being investigated.
(b) Because they were starting a ministry there.
(c) Because he was needed to help fix a fraudulent friary.
(d) Because his sister was sick.

4. When socialism and fascism were gaining power, what did Padre Pio suggest to the mayor of his town?
(a) Stricter police control.
(b) Giving the church more power.
(c) More democratic involvement.
(d) Redeveloped schools.

5. In 1923 why did the Holy Office say Padre Pio should not be a saint?
(a) Because he was too controversal.
(b) Because they couldn't confirm his supernatural character.
(c) Because they had healed his stigmata.
(d) Because he suffered from mental illness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Even though the people of Pietrelcina were Roman Catholic, what other beliefs did they entertain?

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

3. In Chapter 3, why did Padre Pio decide to live a life of suffering?

4. In Chapter 12, who did the author say Padre Pio was teaching?

5. How many older siblings did Padre Pio have?

(see the answer key)

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