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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 8, what did the author say the first stage of mystical experiences is?

3. In Chapter 7, what do the people of Pietrelcina call Padre Pio?

4. Why did one doctor believe that Padre Pio was having psychosomatic physical issues?

5. How did Gra feel about praying the rosary?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happened when Padre Pio first decided to join the Capuchin Order?

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

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

5. How did World War I affect Padre Pio?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare the rural settings to the urban settings in this book. Consider how the settings affected religious beliefs, actions, and Padre Pio as a person.

Essay Topic 2

Trace the developments and changes that occurred with the changes of popes throughout Padre Pio's life.

Essay Topic 3

What was the impact of Padre Pio's childhood on his adult life? How did the author show these connections?

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