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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 13, how did the author say he felt toward reports that Padre Pio was neurotic?

2. In Chapter 24, what did the author say led to Padre Pio's political involvement?

3. In Chapter 20, what did the author say made Padre Pio's life in Rome a little easier?

4. In Chapter 26, when did the author say Padre Pio's day began?

5. What did Padre Pio say about San Giovanni Rotondo during World War II?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened at San Giovanni Rotondo in World War II that was connected to Padre Pio?

2. In Chapter 26, what was Padre Pio's daily schedule?

3. What evidence did the author provide to prove that Padre Pio's palms bled for years?

4. In Chapter 14, what made Padre Pio controversial?

5. What type of travel was described in Chapter 28?

6. How did Maria Pyle become associated with Padre Pio?

7. In Chapter 25, what problems arose surrounding the hospital?

8. In the 1920s, what was Padre Pio's relationship with the Vatican like?

9. In Chapter 20, what constraints were placed against Padre Pio?

10. In Chapter 25, what changed most in Padre Pio's life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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

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.

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