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

  1. Question 1

    What happened to Shmi Skywalker before she was captured by Tusken Raiders?

    • AShe escaped from Watto on her own
    • BShe was sold to and freed by moisture farmer Cliegg Lars, who married herCorrect
    • CShe was freed by the Jedi Council
    • DShe won her freedom in a sabacc game

    Cliegg Lars purchased Shmi from Watto, freed her, and married her. She was later captured by Tusken Raiders from the Lars homestead.

    As seen in: Attack of the Clones(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Attack of the Clones

  2. Question 2

    What does Qui-Gon threaten Watto with when Watto claims the bet was unfair after Anakin wins?

    • ADestroying his shop
    • BUsing the Force against him
    • CDiscussing it with the HuttsCorrect
    • DReporting him to the Republic

    When Watto protests that the bet wasn't fair, Qui-Gon asks 'Would you like to discuss it with the Hutts? I'm sure they can settle this,' causing Watto to relent.

    As seen in: The Phantom Menace(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Phantom Menace

  3. Question 3

    What do Darth Maul's probe droids search for on Tatooine?

    • AJedi artifacts
    • BThe Naboo Royal Starship and its passengersCorrect
    • CKyber crystals
    • DRepublic military forces

    Darth Maul sends out three football-sized probe droids toward three different cities on Tatooine to locate the Jedi and the Queen who escaped from Naboo.

    As seen in: The Phantom Menace(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Phantom Menace

  4. Question 4

    What does Boss Nass hold up to the crowd during the victory celebration on Naboo?

    • AThe Queen's crown
    • BThe Globe of PeaceCorrect
    • CA Gungan energy ball
    • DA Treaty of Alliance

    During the celebration, Queen Amidala presents Boss Nass with the Globe of Peace, a giant ball filled with inner shimmering light, which he holds up for the crowd.

    As seen in: The Phantom Menace(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Phantom Menace

  5. Question 5

    Who is Rune Haako in relation to Nute Gunray?

    • AHis legal advisor and fellow Trade Federation leaderCorrect
    • BHis military commander
    • CHis bodyguard
    • DThe captain of his flagship

    Rune Haako is Nute Gunray's Neimoidian associate and settlement officer of the Trade Federation, who appears alongside Nute throughout the invasion of Naboo.

    As seen in: The Phantom Menace(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Phantom Menace

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