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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

    Why does the Jedi Council initially refuse to train Anakin?

    • AHe is too old to begin trainingCorrect
    • BHis midi-chlorian count is too low
    • CHe was not born on a Republic world
    • DHe has no Jedi lineage

    The Jedi Council determines that Anakin is too old to begin Jedi training, as Jedi traditionally start training as infants.

    As seen in: The Phantom Menace(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Phantom Menace

  2. Question 2

    What is the name of Anakin's best friend who cheers him on at the Boonta Eve Podrace?

    • AKitsterCorrect
    • BWald
    • CSeek
    • DAmee

    Kitster Chanchani Banai is Anakin's best friend who tells him 'This is so wizard, Ani' and enthusiastically cheers during the podrace.

    As seen in: The Phantom Menace(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Phantom Menace

  3. Question 3

    What does Obi-Wan say when Qui-Gon asks what he thinks the Trade Viceroy will do about the Chancellor's demands?

    • AI have a very bad feeling about this
    • BThey will fight us
    • CThey have no choice but to comply
    • DThese Federation types are cowards. The negotiations will be shortCorrect

    It is actually Qui-Gon who says this line: 'These Federation types are cowards. The negotiations will be short,' ironically predicting what will happen.

    As seen in: The Phantom Menace(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Phantom Menace

  4. Question 4

    What does the Vice Chairman Mas Amedda do that frustrates Queen Amidala during her Senate address?

    • AHe helps stall by conceding the point about a commissionCorrect
    • BHe declares her testimony invalid
    • CHe supports the Trade Federation's position
    • DHe orders her removed from the chamber

    Mas Amedda pulls Chancellor Valorum aside and the point about forming a commission is conceded, stalling Amidala's plea for immediate action—exactly as Palpatine predicted.

    As seen in: The Phantom Menace(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Phantom Menace

  5. Question 5

    What kind of creature on Tatooine farts in Jar Jar's face at the Podrace arena?

    • AA bantha
    • BA ronto
    • CAn eopieCorrect
    • DA dewback

    An eopie, a slow-moving pack animal, farts directly in Jar Jar's face while the racers prepare at the arena, much to his disgust.

    As seen in: The Phantom Menace(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Phantom Menace

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