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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 Obi-Wan do to a creature that threatens Luke in the cantina?

    • AHan Solo shoots it
    • BHe cuts off its arm with his lightsaberCorrect
    • CHe uses a mind trick to calm it
    • DHe Force pushes it across the room

    When Ponda Baba (Dr. Evazan's partner) attacks Luke, Obi-Wan quickly draws his lightsaber and severs the creature's arm, demonstrating his Jedi skills.

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

  2. Question 2

    What Jedi mind trick does Luke use on Jabba's guard Bib Fortuna?

    • AHe tells Fortuna he will take him to Jabba and Fortuna repeats itCorrect
    • BHe convinces Fortuna to free Han
    • CHe makes Fortuna believe he is an ally
    • DHe puts Fortuna to sleep

    Luke waves his hand and tells Bib Fortuna: 'You will take me to Jabba now.' The Twi'lek repeats 'I will take you to Jabba now' and complies, showing Luke's grown Jedi powers.

    As seen in: Return of the Jedi(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Return of the Jedi

  3. Question 3

    What are the last words Obi-Wan says to Luke before his death on the Death Star?

    • ARun, Luke! Run!Correct
    • BThe Force will be with you. Always
    • CRemember your training
    • DUse the Force, Luke

    As the group races toward the Millennium Falcon, Obi-Wan—seeing Luke watching—gives him a small smile and allows Vader to strike him down while calling out for Luke to run.

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

  4. Question 4

    What does Han Solo say he's sure of about the reactor shaft when Lando expresses concern about the attack on the Death Star?

    • AThere's a way in
    • BI'm sure Luke will handle it
    • CHe's got a bad feeling about it
    • DIt'll be wide enough for the FalconCorrect

    When Lando worries about the plan, Han offers to lend the Falcon for the attack but warns Lando to bring it back without a scratch, showing his attachment to his ship.

    As seen in: Return of the Jedi(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Return of the Jedi

  5. Question 5

    What does Han say when he thinks he hears a 'whole legion' of stormtroopers on Endor?

    • AThree of them—easy!Correct
    • BIt's only a few scouts
    • CWe're surrounded!
    • DIt was just one

    When Han sees the scout troopers, he initially says 'Only a few,' but the situation quickly escalates. Earlier he'd quipped about handling a few troopers easily.

    As seen in: Return of the Jedi(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Return of the Jedi

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