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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 Luke give to Jabba as 'gifts' that are actually part of his rescue plan?

    • ASpice
    • BCredits and jewels
    • CR2-D2 and C-3POCorrect
    • DWeapons

    Luke sends R2-D2 and C-3PO to Jabba as 'gifts' via hologram message, but it's actually part of his plan—R2 is carrying his lightsaber hidden inside.

    As seen in: Return of the Jedi(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Return of the Jedi

  2. Question 2

    What does the Emperor tell Vader about Luke during their holographic communication?

    • ALuke must be destroyed
    • BThe son of Skywalker must not become a JediCorrect
    • CBring him to me alive
    • DHe is a threat to our plans

    The Emperor tells Vader: 'The son of Skywalker must not become a Jedi,' and they discuss how Luke could be turned to the dark side as a 'powerful ally.'

    As seen in: The Empire Strikes Back(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Empire Strikes Back

  3. Question 3

    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

  4. Question 4

    What is the Emperor's trap for the Rebel fleet at the Battle of Endor?

    • AThe shield generator is a decoy with no real function
    • BThe Death Star's weapon is fully operational despite appearing incompleteCorrect
    • CAn entire second Imperial fleet is hiding behind Endor
    • DThe Death Star can enter hyperspace and escape

    The Emperor reveals that the second Death Star's superlaser is fully operational despite the station appearing incomplete, and begins destroying Rebel capital ships.

    As seen in: Return of the Jedi(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Return of the Jedi

  5. Question 5

    What does Luke call the droids when he's told they need to have their memories erased?

    • AValuable assets
    • BNothing—he agrees to the wipe
    • CMy droids
    • DOur new friendsCorrect

    Luke objects to Owen's suggestion of having the droids' memories erased, seeing them as friends rather than mere property, showing his compassionate nature early on.

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

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