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The five questions from this day’s Original + Prequels puzzle, with the correct answer and a short explanation for each.

  1. Question 1

    Why does Qui-Gon's Jedi mind trick fail when he tries to use it on Watto?

    • AThe Force is weak on Tatooine
    • BWatto has a Force-blocking device
    • CWatto is too intelligent
    • DToydarians are immune to mind tricksCorrect

    Watto tells Qui-Gon that mind tricks don't work on him because he is a Toydarian, making his species naturally resistant to Force-based mental manipulation.

    As seen in: The Phantom Menace(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Phantom Menace

  2. Question 2

    What Republic vehicles serve as the primary ground assault force during the Battle of Geonosis?

    • AHAVw A6 Juggernauts
    • BAT-AT walkers
    • CTX-130 tanks
    • DAT-TE walkersCorrect

    AT-TE (All Terrain Tactical Enforcer) walkers serve as the Republic's primary ground assault vehicles during the Battle of Geonosis, carrying clone troopers into battle.

    As seen in: Attack of the Clones(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Attack of the Clones

  3. Question 3

    How does Qui-Gon determine whether Watto must give up Anakin or Shmi through the bet?

    • AA game of sabacc
    • BA roll of dice
    • CA chance cubeCorrect
    • DA coin flip

    Watto proposes using a chance cube: blue for the boy, red for his mother. Qui-Gon subtly uses the Force to make it land on blue, winning Anakin.

    As seen in: The Phantom Menace(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Phantom Menace

  4. Question 4

    What protective technology do the Gungans deploy around their army on the plains of Naboo?

    • AA deflector shieldCorrect
    • BA force field barrier
    • CA plasma wall
    • DAn energy dome

    The Gungans deploy a large deflector shield around their army that initially protects them from droid tank fire, though the destroyer droids are able to walk through it.

    As seen in: The Phantom Menace(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Phantom Menace

  5. Question 5

    What is the name of Queen Amidala's successor as Queen of Naboo in Attack of the Clones?

    • AQueen Apailana
    • BQueen JamilliaCorrect
    • CQueen Neeyutnee
    • DQueen Sosha

    Captain Typho mentions that 'Queen Jamillia has been informed of your assignment,' establishing that Jamillia succeeded Amidala as Queen of Naboo.

    As seen in: Attack of the Clones(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Attack of the Clones

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