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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 14, why did Padre Pio turn down an examination by Gerardo Agostino Gemelli?

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

3. Why did Pope Benedict XV protect Padre Pio during his lifetime?

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

5. Why was Padre Pio sent to Foggia?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. In Chapter 20, what dispute over a book did the author describe?

5. In Chapter 24, what did the author attribute to Padre Pio regarding Italian history?

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

7. How did Padre Pio know Dr. Ricciardi?

8. How did Padre Bernardo death affect Padre Pio?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What was the role of ecstatics/mysticals in the church? How did Padre Pio compare to these groups?

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

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