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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 role do the Y-wing bombers play in the Battle of Yavin?

    • AGold Squadron makes the first attack run in the trenchCorrect
    • BThey destroy the shield generators
    • CThey provide air cover
    • DThey distract the turbolasers

    Gold Squadron's Y-wings make the first trench run attempt on the Death Star's exhaust port, but they are all destroyed by Vader and his wingmen before succeeding.

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

  2. Question 2

    Who does Vader promote to Admiral after killing Admiral Ozzel?

    • AGeneral Veers
    • BCommander Jerjerrod
    • CCaptain PiettCorrect
    • DCaptain Needa

    After Force-choking Ozzel, Vader immediately promotes Captain Piett: 'You are in command now, Admiral Piett,' who nervously accepts the dangerous position.

    As seen in: The Empire Strikes Back(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Empire Strikes Back

  3. Question 3

    What Mon Calamari warship does Admiral Ackbar command during the Battle of Endor?

    • AHome OneCorrect
    • BThe Liberty
    • CThe Profundity
    • DThe Raddus

    Admiral Ackbar commands Home One, a Mon Calamari Star Cruiser that serves as the Rebel Alliance's flagship during the Battle of Endor.

    As seen in: Return of the Jedi(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Return of the Jedi

  4. Question 4

    What is the name of Luke's landspeeder model?

    • AV-35 courier
    • BX-34 landspeederCorrect
    • CFlash speeder
    • DBARC speeder

    Luke owns a battered X-34 landspeeder that he uses to travel across Tatooine's deserts, which he later sells to fund passage off the planet.

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

  5. Question 5

    What does Luke eat while training with Yoda on Dagobah?

    • ARations from his X-wing
    • BHe uses the Force to sustain himself
    • CYoda's home-cooked rootleaf stewCorrect
    • DHe hunts for food

    Yoda feeds Luke a simple diet including his home-cooked stew, which Luke initially wrinkles his nose at but eats during his training on the swamp planet.

    As seen in: The Empire Strikes Back(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Empire Strikes Back

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