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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 R2-D2 do that causes Luke to chase him across the Tatooine desert?

    • AR2 malfunctions and rolls away
    • BR2 chases a hologram signal
    • CR2 runs away to find Obi-Wan Kenobi to complete his missionCorrect
    • DR2 gets stolen by Sand People

    R2-D2 slips away from the Lars homestead during the night to find Obi-Wan Kenobi and deliver Leia's message, forcing Luke to chase after him the next morning.

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

  2. Question 2

    What does Obi-Wan do to a creature that threatens Luke in the cantina?

    • AHan Solo shoots it
    • BHe cuts off its arm with his lightsaberCorrect
    • CHe uses a mind trick to calm it
    • DHe Force pushes it across the room

    When Ponda Baba (Dr. Evazan's partner) attacks Luke, Obi-Wan quickly draws his lightsaber and severs the creature's arm, demonstrating his Jedi skills.

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

  3. Question 3

    What does Yoda initially tell Obi-Wan's ghost about training Luke?

    • AHe is the chosen one
    • BHe is ready
    • CHe is too afraid
    • DHe is too old and too recklessCorrect

    Yoda initially refuses to train Luke, telling Obi-Wan: 'He is too old. Yes, too old to begin the training,' echoing the same concern raised about Anakin years earlier.

    As seen in: The Empire Strikes Back(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Empire Strikes Back

  4. Question 4

    What does Luke use the Force to do when the Ewoks refuse to release Han and the others?

    • AMove rocks to scare them
    • BCreate an illusion
    • CLevitate C-3PO's throne to make him seem more powerfulCorrect
    • DForce push the Ewoks away

    When the Ewoks threaten to cook Han, Luke uses the Force to levitate C-3PO's throne chair, making it seem like the 'golden god' is using divine power, scaring the Ewoks into releasing everyone.

    As seen in: Return of the Jedi(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Return of the Jedi

  5. Question 5

    What Jedi mind trick does Luke use on Jabba's guard Bib Fortuna?

    • AHe tells Fortuna he will take him to Jabba and Fortuna repeats itCorrect
    • BHe convinces Fortuna to free Han
    • CHe makes Fortuna believe he is an ally
    • DHe puts Fortuna to sleep

    Luke waves his hand and tells Bib Fortuna: 'You will take me to Jabba now.' The Twi'lek repeats 'I will take you to Jabba now' and complies, showing Luke's grown Jedi powers.

    As seen in: Return of the Jedi(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Return of the Jedi

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