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The five questions from this day’s Original Trilogy puzzle, with the correct answer and a short explanation for each.

  1. Question 1

    What does Han Solo save Luke from during the final trench run on the Death Star?

    • ADarth Vader's TIE fighter attackCorrect
    • BA malfunctioning torpedo launcher
    • CA collision with the trench wall
    • DAn Imperial tractor beam lock

    Han Solo returns in the Millennium Falcon at the last moment and fires on Darth Vader's TIE fighter, sending Vader spinning away and clearing Luke's path.

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

  2. Question 2

    What does Obi-Wan tell Luke happened to his father?

    • AThat Darth Vader betrayed and murdered himCorrect
    • BThat he disappeared during the Clone Wars
    • CThat he died protecting the Jedi Temple
    • DThat he was killed by bounty hunters

    Obi-Wan tells Luke that a young Jedi named Darth Vader betrayed and murdered his father, which is later revealed to be a half-truth.

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

  3. Question 3

    What does Leia give Wicket to gain his trust when they first meet in the forest?

    • AA blaster
    • BFoodCorrect
    • CA comlink
    • DHer helmet

    Leia offers Wicket a small portion of food from her rations, which the curious Ewok cautiously takes, establishing trust between them.

    As seen in: Return of the Jedi(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Return of the Jedi

  4. Question 4

    What Imperial officer orders the fleet out of hyperspace too close to the Hoth system, alerting the Rebels?

    • AAdmiral OzzelCorrect
    • BCaptain Needa
    • CAdmiral Piett
    • DGeneral Veers

    Admiral Ozzel makes the tactical error of bringing the fleet out of hyperspace too close to the Hoth system, alerting the Rebels and allowing them to raise their shields.

    As seen in: The Empire Strikes Back(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Empire Strikes Back

  5. Question 5

    What does Luke call the droids when he's told they need to have their memories erased?

    • AValuable assets
    • BNothing—he agrees to the wipe
    • CMy droids
    • DOur new friendsCorrect

    Luke objects to Owen's suggestion of having the droids' memories erased, seeing them as friends rather than mere property, showing his compassionate nature early on.

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

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