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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 creature pulls Luke underwater in the Death Star's trash compactor?

    • AA sarlacc tentacle
    • BA kraken
    • CA rathtar
    • DA dianogaCorrect

    A dianoga, a one-eyed tentacled creature living in the garbage, grabs Luke with its tentacle and pulls him underwater before releasing him when the trash compactor activates.

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

  2. Question 2

    Who first suggests the tow cable tactic to take down the AT-AT walkers?

    • AWedge Antilles
    • BHobbie
    • CDak Ralter
    • DLuke SkywalkerCorrect

    Luke comes up with the idea: 'That armor's too strong for blasters. Rogue Group, use your harpoons and tow cables. Go for the legs.'

    As seen in: The Empire Strikes Back(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Empire Strikes Back

  3. Question 3

    What does Yoda do while riding on Luke's back through the Dagobah swamp?

    • AHe sleeps
    • BHe trains Luke by directing him through obstacle courses and Force exercisesCorrect
    • CHe tells stories about the old Jedi Order
    • DHe meditates

    Yoda rides on Luke's back as Luke runs through the swamp, directing his physical and Force training while Luke carries him and equipment.

    As seen in: The Empire Strikes Back(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Empire Strikes Back

  4. Question 4

    What is the cell number where Princess Leia is held on the Death Star?

    • A327
    • B1977
    • C2187Correct
    • D1138

    Princess Leia is held in cell 2187 on the detention level of the Death Star—a number that later becomes Finn's stormtrooper designation FN-2187 as an homage.

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

  5. Question 5

    What does Darth Vader say he senses when Obi-Wan is aboard the Death Star?

    • AA Jedi
    • BA presence I've not felt since my training daysCorrect
    • CAn old friend
    • DThe Force of a master

    Vader pauses and says: 'I sense something. A presence I've not felt since...' trailing off as he recognizes his former master Obi-Wan is nearby.

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

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