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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. At the end of Chapter 24, who did the author say called on Padre Pio for help?

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

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

4. How did Bill Carrigan describe Padre Pio after meeting him?

5. In Chapter 18, what did Padre Pio decide to build?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened after Padre Pio was told to transfer to Foggia?

2. In Chapter 14, what was Gerardo Agostino Gemelli's reaction to Padre Pio?

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

4. How did Padre Bernardo death affect Padre Pio?

5. In Chapter 17, what changes did the author note about Padre Pio?

6. How did Benedetto's absence in Chapter 19 affect Padre Pio?

7. How did Padre Pio know Dr. Ricciardi?

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

9. How did Padre Pio feel about World War II?

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

How did the author use literature and primary historical documents in this biography? Was this use effective or ineffective?

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

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

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