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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 Tarkin say when warned about a possible weakness in the Death Star that the Rebels could exploit?

    • AEvacuate? In our moment of triumph?Correct
    • BReinforce the defenses
    • CThe station is impregnable
    • DWe will crush them

    When an officer suggests evacuation, the arrogant Tarkin dismisses the threat: 'Evacuate? In our moment of triumph? I think you overestimate their chances.'

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

  2. Question 2

    What does Vader do to the Imperial officer who fails him during the pursuit of the Millennium Falcon?

    • ADemotes him to the outer rim
    • BForce chokes him to death remotelyCorrect
    • CSends him to a prison colony
    • DExecutes him with his lightsaber

    Vader Force chokes Admiral Ozzel through a viewscreen for coming out of hyperspace too close to Hoth, alerting the Rebels, and immediately promotes Captain Piett to replace him.

    As seen in: The Empire Strikes Back(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Empire Strikes Back

  3. Question 3

    What does Han say to Leia to mock her feelings right before she kisses Luke?

    • AYou like me because I'm a scoundrel
    • BAfraid I was going to leave without giving you a goodbye kiss?
    • CI know you have feelings for me, Your Worship
    • DYou could use a good kissCorrect

    During their argument, Han tells Leia 'You could use a good kiss,' escalating their bickering flirtation that runs throughout the film.

    As seen in: The Empire Strikes Back(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Empire Strikes Back

  4. Question 4

    What does Luke's snowspeeder gunner Dak say before the Battle of Hoth?

    • AFor the Rebellion!
    • BThis is what we trained for
    • CLet's show them what we've got
    • DI feel like I could take on the whole Empire myselfCorrect

    Dak enthusiastically tells Luke: 'Right now I feel like I could take on the whole Empire myself!' shortly before being killed in the battle.

    As seen in: The Empire Strikes Back(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Empire Strikes Back

  5. Question 5

    What drink does Obi-Wan order for Luke in the cantina?

    • ABlue milk
    • BJawa juice
    • CCorellian ale
    • DNothing specific—he orders drinks at the barCorrect

    Obi-Wan goes to the bar to get drinks while Luke waits, during which time Luke gets into trouble with Ponda Baba and Dr. Evazan.

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

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