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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 9, how did the progression of World War I personally affect Padre Pio?

2. When did other people, aside from Benedetto, learn about Padre Pio's visions?

3. What did the author name the first five years after Padre Pio returned home?

4. In Chapter 6, what did Padre Pio know about Padre Agostino's prayer for him?

5. Why did Maria refuse to gossip?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did World War I affect Padre Pio?

2. In Chapter 2, what did Padre Pio see before leaving to join the Capuchin Order?

3. After moving in with the order of friars in Chapter 3, what did Padre Pio have to learn?

4. How did Padre Pio feel right before joining the Capuchin Order?

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

6. In Chapter 4, how did Padre Pio first react to his visions?

7. What happened when Padre Pio first returned to his hometown in Chapter 7?

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

9. In Chapter 8, what did the author say about Padre Pio's experience with the stages of mysticism?

10. What was the Rule of St. Francis?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Trace the history of Padre Pio's religious importance. Consider extending beyond the time period address in this book to include the last few years as well.

Essay Topic 2

Explore the history of The Home to Relieve Suffering as a representative of Padre Pio's life work.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the Catholic church's power structures and their role in Padre Pio's life.

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