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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 11, how did the author try to summarize Padre Pio's advice?

2. In Chapter 1, how did Padre Pio's parents feel about the saints?

3. In Chapter 10, why did Padre Pio have a difficult time teaching?

4. In Chapter 7, what did the author say he came to assume from reading the letters of Padre Pio's family?

5. In Chapter 6, what did the author say Padre Pio told Jesus?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did Padre Pio's following change after he was allowed to hear confessions?

3. When did Padre Pio learn at San Marco la Catola?

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

5. What was the Rule of St. Francis?

6. What did the author discover about Padre Pio's religious life as a child in Chapter 2?

7. How did Padre Pio come to have his stigmata?

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

9. In Chapter 7, what did the author say about Padre Pio's family upon his return?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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

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