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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. In Chapter 4, what did the author say many people believed about Padre Pio?
(a) That he could speak to the dead.
(b) That he was witness to Christ.
(c) That he could bilocate.
(d) That he had multiple personalities.

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

4. In Chapter 12, what did the author note about the miracles attributed to Padre Pio at this time in his life?
(a) They relied more on common spirits than God.
(b) Many were fakes.
(c) They were all relating to women.
(d) None were documented well enough to verify.

5. When did other people, aside from Benedetto, learn about Padre Pio's visions?
(a) 1911.
(b) 1905.
(c) 1925.
(d) 1921.

6. In Chapter 3, how were Padre Pio's vows described?
(a) Temporary.
(b) Incorrect.
(c) Life-altering.
(d) False.

7. In Chapter 9, how did the progression of World War I personally affect Padre Pio?
(a) He had to do sermons on the road.
(b) He decided to join the military.
(c) He was drafted.
(d) He had to ration supplies.

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

9. In Chapter 2, what problem did the author find with researching Padre Pio's childhood?
(a) Unreliable sources.
(b) A lack of official records.
(c) Burned documents.
(d) A language barrier.

10. After being declared terminally ill, when was Padre Pio able to leave his bed?
(a) For mass.
(b) Whenever he wanted.
(c) To work with Benedetto.
(d) He could never leave his bed.

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

12. In Chapter 5, what did Padre Pio do to help others through Purgatory?
(a) Called upon God to end Purgatory.
(b) Taught them to pray the rosary.
(c) Offered his own suffering.
(d) He didn't help others through Purgatory.

13. 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.

14. At the beginning of World War I, what did Padre Pio say the cause of war was?
(a) Women's wants.
(b) Man's unbelief.
(c) God's misunderstanding.
(d) Man's greed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many teachers did Padre Pio have during his childhood?

2. As a teenager, how did Padre Pio treat women?

3. How did the author describe Padre Pio's thought of God in Chapter 8?

4. What did Padre Pio study at the friary at San Marco la Catola?

5. Why did Padre Pio question becoming a full member of Capuchin Order?

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