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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 lurks in the trash compactor of the Death Star and pulls Luke underwater?

    • AA rancor
    • BA sarlacc
    • CA wampa
    • DA dianogaCorrect

    A dianoga, a tentacled garbage creature, grabs Luke and drags him underwater in the Death Star's trash compactor.

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

  2. Question 2

    What does Vader say about Luke's destiny when discussing him with the Emperor?

    • AHe could destroy us
    • BHe could be a powerful ally if turned to the dark sideCorrect
    • CHe must be destroyed
    • DHe is too weak to matter

    The Emperor suggests: 'The son of Skywalker could destroy us,' but Vader counters: 'He could be a powerful ally,' planting the idea of turning Luke rather than killing him.

    As seen in: The Empire Strikes Back(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Empire Strikes Back

  3. Question 3

    What does the Emperor say about Luke's overconfidence?

    • AIt will be your downfall
    • BIt is your weakness
    • CIt makes you weak
    • DLuke says the Emperor's overconfidence is his weaknessCorrect

    When the Emperor says Luke's faith in his friends is his weakness, Luke retorts: 'Your overconfidence is yours,' which ultimately proves true.

    As seen in: Return of the Jedi(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Return of the Jedi

  4. Question 4

    What does Tarkin say when warned about a possible weakness in the Death Star that the Rebels could exploit?

    • AEvacuate? In our moment of triumph?Correct
    • BReinforce the defenses
    • CThe station is impregnable
    • DWe will crush them

    When an officer suggests evacuation, the arrogant Tarkin dismisses the threat: 'Evacuate? In our moment of triumph? I think you overestimate their chances.'

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

  5. Question 5

    What does Vader say about Ozzel's failure that leads to his death?

    • AYou have failed me for the last time
    • BYou are relieved of duty—permanently
    • CHe is as clumsy as he is stupidCorrect
    • DYour incompetence has cost us dearly

    As Vader Force chokes the admiral, he tells Piett: 'He is as clumsy as he is stupid,' before promoting Piett to Ozzel's now-vacant position.

    As seen in: The Empire Strikes Back(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Empire Strikes Back

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