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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happened when Padre Pio covered his hand wounds?
(a) The bandages wouldn't stay in place.
(b) They went away for awhile.
(c) They became worse.
(d) He was wounded on his arms.

3. In Chapter 6, what did Padre Pio know about Padre Agostino's prayer for him?
(a) That he was considering what he would say at his funeral.
(b) That he was thinking of a woman.
(c) That he did it in English.
(d) That he skipped the rosary.

4. Even though Padre Pio showed religious enthusiasm as a child, what did his neighbors say in Chapter 2?
(a) That he sometimes stole.
(b) That he defaced a Bible.
(c) That he never prayed in front of them.
(d) That he rarely attended church.

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

6. What happened when Padre Pio told his superiors about his visions in Chapter 4?
(a) He was asked to return to school.
(b) He was given medicine.
(c) He was assigned a spiritual guide.
(d) He was sent away.

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

8. How did Raffaelina's death affect Padre Pio?
(a) He wanted to return to exile.
(b) He wanted to die also.
(c) He wanted to change religions.
(d) He wanted to start a new ministry.

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

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

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

12. In Chapter 7, what do the people of Pietrelcina call Padre Pio?
(a) Fraudulent Friar.
(b) Mini Monk.
(c) Fearless Friar.
(d) Mad Monk.

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

14. What season was it when Padre Pio left his family in Chapter 2?
(a) Winter.
(b) Summer.
(c) Spring.
(d) Fall.

15. In Chapter 8, how did the author try to tie Padre Pio's life to the stages of mystical experience?
(a) Through historical accounts of Padre Pio's life.
(b) Through Padre Pio's writings.
(c) Through his first-hand experience with Padre Pio.
(d) Through records from Padre Pio's church.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what nickname was Padre Pio's family given?

2. How old was Padre Pio when he visited St. Pellegrino the Martyr?

3. In Chapter 7, why did the author say many claims about Padre Pio cannot be dismissed?

4. What was the first stage of Padre Pio's ministry?

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

(see the answer keys)

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