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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 is the relationship between Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia as revealed in Return of the Jedi?

    • AThey are cousins
    • BThey are twin siblingsCorrect
    • CThey are not related
    • DThey are half-siblings

    Luke learns from Yoda and Obi-Wan's Force ghost that Leia is his twin sister, separated at birth to protect them from the Empire.

    As seen in: Return of the Jedi(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Return of the Jedi

  2. Question 2

    What creature pulls Luke underwater in the Death Star's trash compactor?

    • AA sarlacc tentacle
    • BA kraken
    • CA rathtar
    • DA dianogaCorrect

    A dianoga, a one-eyed tentacled creature living in the garbage, grabs Luke with its tentacle and pulls him underwater before releasing him when the trash compactor activates.

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

  3. Question 3

    Who first suggests the tow cable tactic to take down the AT-AT walkers?

    • AWedge Antilles
    • BHobbie
    • CDak Ralter
    • DLuke SkywalkerCorrect

    Luke comes up with the idea: 'That armor's too strong for blasters. Rogue Group, use your harpoons and tow cables. Go for the legs.'

    As seen in: The Empire Strikes Back(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Empire Strikes Back

  4. Question 4

    What does Yoda do while riding on Luke's back through the Dagobah swamp?

    • AHe sleeps
    • BHe trains Luke by directing him through obstacle courses and Force exercisesCorrect
    • CHe tells stories about the old Jedi Order
    • DHe meditates

    Yoda rides on Luke's back as Luke runs through the swamp, directing his physical and Force training while Luke carries him and equipment.

    As seen in: The Empire Strikes Back(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Empire Strikes Back

  5. Question 5

    What does C-3PO tell R2-D2 will happen to them if they are captured by the Empire?

    • AThey'll be melted down
    • BThey'll be smashed into who-knows-what
    • CThey'll be sent to the spice mines of KesselCorrect
    • DThey'll be reprogrammed

    C-3PO worries about their fate: 'We'll be sent to the spice mines of Kessel or smashed into who-knows-what,' reflecting his typically pessimistic view.

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

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