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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 does Jabba the Hutt keep in a pit beneath his throne room?

    • AA sarlacc
    • BA wampa
    • CA rancorCorrect
    • DA nexu

    Jabba keeps a rancor, a large fearsome beast, in a pit below his throne room where he drops those who displease him. Luke kills it during his rescue mission.

    As seen in: Return of the Jedi(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Return of the Jedi

  2. Question 2

    What do the Ewoks initially think C-3PO is when they first encounter him?

    • AA dangerous enemy warrior
    • BA golden godCorrect
    • CA malfunctioning droid
    • DA messenger from the Empire

    The Ewoks mistake the golden protocol droid C-3PO for a deity and worship him, which eventually helps the Rebels gain the Ewoks' trust.

    As seen in: Return of the Jedi(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Return of the Jedi

  3. Question 3

    How is the shield generator on Endor ultimately destroyed?

    • AThe Ewoks collapse it with logs
    • BLuke destroys it with the Force
    • CAn orbital bombardment destroys it
    • DHan's team plants charges inside the bunker and detonates themCorrect

    After Han and his team (with Ewok assistance) capture the shield bunker, they place explosive charges inside and detonate them, bringing down the deflector shield protecting the Death Star.

    As seen in: Return of the Jedi(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Return of the Jedi

  4. Question 4

    What does Luke say he wants to do that his uncle keeps delaying?

    • AVisit Anchorhead
    • BJoin the Rebellion
    • CGo to Toshi Station to pick up power convertersCorrect
    • DBuy a landspeeder

    Luke whines about wanting to go to Toshi Station to pick up power converters, while Owen insists he finish his chores on the farm first.

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

  5. Question 5

    What does C-3PO tell the Ewoks through storytelling that convinces them to help fight the Empire?

    • AThe story of Luke's quest to become a Jedi
    • BThe history of the Rebellion against the Empire using lightsaber and TIE fighter sound effectsCorrect
    • CThe legend of the golden god
    • DAncient Ewok prophecies

    C-3PO tells the Ewoks the story of the Rebellion's struggle against the Empire, complete with sound effects that the audience recognizes as lightsabers, TIE fighters, and the Death Star.

    As seen in: Return of the Jedi(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Return of the Jedi

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