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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 Vader want to use the carbon-freezing chamber for besides testing it on Han?

    • ATo freeze Luke and deliver him to the EmperorCorrect
    • BTo transport prisoners
    • CTo preserve weapons
    • DTo create a shield

    Vader's plan is to freeze Luke in carbonite and transport him to the Emperor. He tests the process on Han first to make sure the subject survives.

    As seen in: The Empire Strikes Back(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Empire Strikes Back

  2. Question 2

    What does Leia remember about her real mother when Luke asks?

    • AShe was beautiful, kind, but sadCorrect
    • BShe was very brave
    • CShe was very kind
    • DShe was a queen

    Leia tells Luke she remembers 'just images, really, feelings' of her mother: 'She was very beautiful. Kind, but sad.'

    As seen in: Return of the Jedi(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Return of the Jedi

  3. Question 3

    What does Vader use as bait to lure Luke to Cloud City?

    • AA false distress signal
    • BHe tortures Han, Leia, and Chewie knowing Luke will sense their painCorrect
    • CA message through the Force
    • DA Rebel spy

    Vader's plan is to torture Han Solo not for information but to create pain and anguish that Luke will sense through the Force, compelling him to leave his training and come to rescue his friends.

    As seen in: The Empire Strikes Back(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Empire Strikes Back

  4. Question 4

    What does C-3PO offer to do that R2-D2 refuses during their argument in the escape pod?

    • AC-3PO wants to go one direction and R2 wants to go another on TatooineCorrect
    • BGo for help
    • CSurrender to the Empire
    • DReturn to the ship

    After landing on Tatooine, C-3PO and R2-D2 argue about which direction to go. C-3PO wants to head toward settlements while R2 insists on going his own way, and they split up.

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

  5. Question 5

    How do Luke and Obi-Wan fund their trip to Alderaan with Han Solo?

    • ALuke sells his landspeeder in Mos EisleyCorrect
    • BObi-Wan uses the Force to get free passage
    • CThey use Republic credits
    • DThe Rebellion pays for it

    To raise the 17,000 credits Han demands (2,000 now, 15,000 on arrival), Luke sells his X-34 landspeeder: 'It's not in the best of shape, but it'll be enough.'

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

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