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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 12, what did the author note about the miracles attributed to Padre Pio at this time in his life?

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

3. What did the author say in Chapter 8 about the desire behind the mystical experience?

4. In Chapter 8, what caused Padre Pio to desire to leave the world?

5. In Chapter 7, why did many townspeople claim demons circled Padre Pio?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 5, how did Padre Pio feel about his suffering?

2. What was Pietrelcina like during Padre Pio's early childhood?

3. In Chapter 9, why did Benedetto disagree with Padre Pio?

4. How did World War I affect Padre Pio?

5. At the end of Chapter 8, what did the author say was unique about Padre Pio's interactions with heavenly beings?

6. What happened after Padre Pio was diagnosed as being terminally ill?

7. What was Padre Pio's relationship with Padre Benedetto Nardella like in the beginning?

8. In Chapter 7, what was Padre Pio's hometown ministry like?

9. How did doctors respond to Padre Pio's trances?

10. What happened when Padre Pio went to St. Pellegrino the Martyr?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Research a saint and compare the saint's life and path to sainthood with Padre Pio's.

Essay Topic 2

The author said that Padre Pio's childhood neighbors called him "beautiful Frances" both because of his appearance and temperament. Analyze the extent to which these observations remained consistent or varied throughout Padre Pio's life.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the role of women in Padre Pio's life and society.

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