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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

    Who commands the Death Star and orders the destruction of Alderaan?

    • ADarth Vader
    • BAdmiral Motti
    • CEmperor Palpatine
    • DGrand Moff TarkinCorrect

    Grand Moff Tarkin is the commander of the Death Star and personally orders Alderaan's destruction.

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

  2. Question 2

    What does Luke say to convince Han to help rescue Leia from the detention level?

    • AIt's the right thing to do
    • BObi-Wan asked them to
    • CThe Empire will kill them anyway
    • DShe's rich—if they rescue her, the reward will be more than they can imagineCorrect

    Luke appeals to Han's greed: 'She's rich. Rich, powerful. Listen, if you were to rescue her, the reward would be—' Han interrupts: 'What?' Luke: 'Well, more wealth than you can imagine.'

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

  3. Question 3

    What does Vader want to use the carbon-freezing chamber for besides testing it on Han?

    • ATo freeze Luke and deliver him to the EmperorCorrect
    • BTo transport prisoners
    • CTo preserve weapons
    • DTo create a shield

    Vader's plan is to freeze Luke in carbonite and transport him to the Emperor. He tests the process on Han first to make sure the subject survives.

    As seen in: The Empire Strikes Back(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Empire Strikes Back

  4. Question 4

    How do Luke and Obi-Wan fund their trip to Alderaan with Han Solo?

    • ALuke sells his landspeeder in Mos EisleyCorrect
    • BObi-Wan uses the Force to get free passage
    • CThey use Republic credits
    • DThe Rebellion pays for it

    To raise the 17,000 credits Han demands (2,000 now, 15,000 on arrival), Luke sells his X-34 landspeeder: 'It's not in the best of shape, but it'll be enough.'

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

  5. Question 5

    What does Leia give Wicket to gain his trust when they first meet in the forest?

    • AA blaster
    • BFoodCorrect
    • CA comlink
    • DHer helmet

    Leia offers Wicket a small portion of food from her rations, which the curious Ewok cautiously takes, establishing trust between them.

    As seen in: Return of the Jedi(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Return of the Jedi

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