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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 6, what did the author say Padre Pio told Jesus?
(a) That he was sorry.
(b) That he had spoken to demons.
(c) That he still had unconfessed sins.
(d) That he wanted to bear the cross.

2. Why did Maria refuse to gossip?
(a) She was too afraid.
(b) She never heard gossip.
(c) She didn't want to be gossiped about.
(d) She was devout.

3. In Chapter 4, what did Padre Pio's visions inspire him to do?
(a) Travel.
(b) Paint.
(c) Read.
(d) Write.

4. In Chapter 8, what did the author say the first stage of mystical experiences is?
(a) Illumination.
(b) Awakening of the self.
(c) Spiritual marriage.
(d) Purification of the self.

5. What explanation for his hand wounds did Padre Pio give?
(a) God forced him to do it to himself.
(b) Jesus and Mary gave them to him.
(c) His teacher caused them.
(d) He didn't have an explanation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Benedetto tell Padre Pio in Chapter 5 to help with his fears?

2. In Chapter 7, what did the author say he came to assume from reading the letters of Padre Pio's family?

3. In Chapter 2, what problem did the author find with researching Padre Pio's childhood?

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

5. What city is Pietrelcina near?

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