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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Padre Pio's father work most of his life?
(a) England.
(b) Australia.
(c) Ireland.
(d) America.

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

3. In Chapter 8, what caused Padre Pio to desire to leave the world?
(a) Having his soul cleansed.
(b) Feeling the illumination of God.
(c) Traveling to Rome with an angel.
(d) Being touched by Mary.

4. In Chapter 1, what nickname was Padre Pio's family given?
(a) The devoted family.
(b) The lonely family.
(c) The God is everything family.
(d) The God is center family.

5. What did the Rule of St. Francis forbid?
(a) Wearing shoes.
(b) Taking vacations.
(c) Praying at night.
(d) Not shaving facial hair.

6. Why did one doctor believe that Padre Pio was having psychosomatic physical issues?
(a) Because his physical issues couldn't be obeserved.
(b) Because of his mental illness.
(c) Because his medicine didn't help.
(d) Because he desired Christ's suffering.

7. In Chapter 12, how did Padre Pio hurt his hands?
(a) He spilled acid on them.
(b) He grabbed a hot rod.
(c) He doesn't know how.
(d) He was cut by razors.

8. How did Gra feel about praying the rosary?
(a) It was a routine.
(b) He hated it.
(c) It brought him joy.
(d) He always forgot to pray the rosary.

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

10. What did Padre Pio study at the friary at San Marco la Catola?
(a) History.
(b) Literature.
(c) Philosophy.
(d) Art.

11. In Chapter 6, who did Padre Pio tell about his desire to return to Pietrelcina?
(a) Benedetto.
(b) His superior.
(c) God.
(d) Mary.

12. When Padre Pio returned to Pietrelcina in Chapter 7, what was he known for?
(a) Forcing people to work on Sundays.
(b) Arguing with other churches.
(c) Disliking the townspeople.
(d) Pointing out sin.

13. Where was Padre Pio told he was terminally ill?
(a) At the Vatican.
(b) In the United States.
(c) In Naples.
(d) At the friary.

14. When was Padre Pio declared terminally ill?
(a) 1925.
(b) 1921.
(c) 1915.
(d) 1911.

15. In Chapter 5, when did the author say Padre Pio experienced great exultation?
(a) While traveling.
(b) After falling asleep.
(c) During consolation.
(d) During mass.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what was life like in Pietrelcina?

2. Who was healed at St. Pellegrino the Martyr when Padre Pio visited?

3. In Chapter 4, what did Padre Pio's visions inspire him to do?

4. In Chapter 8, how did the author try to tie Padre Pio's life to the stages of mystical experience?

5. In Chapter 11, what did the author say was strange about Padre Pio's early followers?

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