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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. How did Mayor Morcaldi react to news that Padre Pio should not be considered a saint?

2. In Chapter 26, how long did the author say Padre Pio would hear confessions for each day?

3. In Chapter 18, why did Maria Pyle's mother come to Italy?

4. In Chapter 27, why did the author described Padre Pio as "charismatic"?

5. In Chapter 26, when did Padre Pio usually pray the rosary?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Chapter 29, how did Padre Pio feel about his ability to heal?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 the way Padre Pio's siblings were used by the author to better define Padre Pio. Consider what was revealed during interactions between the siblings and the way that some were used to highlight their similarities and differences.

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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