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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 Admiral Ackbar order when the Rebel fleet realizes the Death Star's shield is still up?

    • AWait for Han's ground team
    • BRam the shield
    • CTake evasive action and engage the Star Destroyers at point-blank rangeCorrect
    • DRetreat immediately

    Rather than retreat, Ackbar orders the fleet to engage the Star Destroyers at close range: 'We'll last longer than we will against that Death Star, and we might just take a few of them with us.'

    As seen in: Return of the Jedi(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Return of the Jedi

  2. Question 2

    What call sign does Luke use during the Battle of Yavin?

    • AGold Leader
    • BRed Leader
    • CRogue One
    • DRed FiveCorrect

    Luke flies under the call sign Red Five during the assault on the Death Star.

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

  3. Question 3

    What does Luke encounter in the dark side cave on Dagobah during his training?

    • AA vision of Emperor Palpatine on his throne
    • BA phantom of Darth Vader that reveals Luke's own faceCorrect
    • CA ghost of his father Anakin Skywalker
    • DA shadowy figure of Obi-Wan warning him

    In the cave strong with the dark side, Luke fights an apparition of Darth Vader, and when the helmet breaks open it reveals Luke's own face inside.

    As seen in: The Empire Strikes Back(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Empire Strikes Back

  4. Question 4

    Who appears as Force ghosts at the end of Return of the Jedi's celebration scene?

    • AYoda, Obi-Wan, and Mace Windu
    • BObi-Wan, Anakin, and Qui-Gon
    • CYoda, Obi-Wan, and Anakin SkywalkerCorrect
    • DYoda, Anakin, and Padme

    At the Ewok celebration, Luke sees the Force ghosts of Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and his redeemed father Anakin Skywalker smiling at him.

    As seen in: Return of the Jedi(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Return of the Jedi

  5. Question 5

    What companion does Luke call 'the best friend I've got' on Tatooine?

    • AR2-D2
    • BC-3PO
    • COwen Lars
    • DBiggs DarklighterCorrect

    Biggs Darklighter is Luke's best friend from Tatooine who left to join the Imperial Academy and later defected to the Rebel Alliance. They reunite at the Battle of Yavin.

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

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