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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Return to the Friary, Chapter 10, San Giovanni Rotondo, Chapter 11, The Spiritual Director, Chapter 12, The Stigmata.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did "Pio" come from in Padre Pio's name?
(a) A king.
(b) A writer.
(c) A bishop.
(d) A pope.

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

3. What did Padre Pio study in Chapter 3 in order to become a friar?
(a) Community life.
(b) Biblical history.
(c) Charity mangement.
(d) Mary's life.

4. In Chapter 4, how were Benedetto's beliefs described?
(a) Liberal.
(b) Conservative.
(c) Changing.
(d) Mystic.

5. Why did Padre Pio join Capuchin Order?
(a) To become a friar.
(b) To learn world languages.
(c) To train to be a priest.
(d) To study history.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who recorded the instance of Padre Pio speaking with demons?

2. Why did one doctor believe that Padre Pio was having psychosomatic physical issues?

3. In Chapter 7, how many stages did the author say Padre Pio's ministry had?

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

5. In Chapter 5, why was Padre Pio's ordination delayed?

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