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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 4, what did Padre Pio's visions inspire him to do?

2. What did Giovanna Rizzani say Padre Pio's form promised her?

3. In Chapter 2, what problem did the author find with researching Padre Pio's childhood?

4. In Chapter 4, how were Benedetto's beliefs described?

5. In Chapter 11, how many rules for spiritual growth did the author say Padre Pio had?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How did World War I affect Padre Pio?

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

7. What was the Rule of St. Francis?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Analyze suffering as a topic and theme in this book. Remember Padre Pio's ideas about the relationship between suffering and salvation.

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