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

2. What city is Pietrelcina near?

3. What happened when Padre Pio covered his hand wounds?

4. In Chapter 5, why was Padre Pio's ordination delayed?

5. How did Raffaelina's death affect Padre Pio?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 6, what were Padre Pio's trances?

2. In Chapter 2, what problems did the author encounter with Padre Pio's childhood?

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

4. How did Padre Pio's family put religion at the center of their lives?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Examine Padre Pio's use of symbolism in his writing. How did the author address this use in the text?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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