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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

    What cargo was the Trade Federation originally blockading Naboo over?

    • AMining rights
    • BDiplomatic disputes
    • CMilitary weapons
    • DTaxation of trade routesCorrect

    The opening crawl explains that 'the taxation of trade routes to outlying star systems is in dispute,' which the Trade Federation uses as a pretext for their blockade of Naboo.

    As seen in: The Phantom Menace(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Phantom Menace

  2. Question 2

    What does Palpatine say when Anakin asks if the power to save people from dying can be learned?

    • AThe Jedi are too weak to understand
    • BNot from a JediCorrect
    • COnly through anger can it be achieved
    • DThe dark side is a pathway to many abilities

    When Anakin asks if the power to save people from dying can be learned, Palpatine ominously replies with the iconic line implying only the Sith possess this knowledge.

    As seen in: Revenge of the Sith(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Revenge of the Sith

  3. Question 3

    What does Obi-Wan tell Anakin about Padme not to do as they pursue Dooku after she falls from the gunship?

    • AShe would do her duty; Anakin should do hisCorrect
    • BDon't go after her
    • CThe mission comes first
    • DShe can take care of herself

    When Anakin wants to turn back for Padme, Obi-Wan tells him 'She would do her duty' and that they must stop Dooku, convincing Anakin to continue the pursuit.

    As seen in: Attack of the Clones(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Attack of the Clones

  4. Question 4

    What does Anakin tell Qui-Gon he doesn't want to be after overhearing Obi-Wan call him dangerous?

    • AA burden
    • BUnwanted
    • CA problemCorrect
    • DA nuisance

    After hearing Obi-Wan's concerns, a hurt Anakin tells Qui-Gon 'I don't want to be a problem,' to which Qui-Gon reassures him he won't be.

    As seen in: The Phantom Menace(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Phantom Menace

  5. Question 5

    What does Anakin say about sand in Revenge of the Sith that echoes his line from Attack of the Clones?

    • AHe says Mustafar reminds him of sand
    • BHe says he still hates it
    • CHe tells Padme he misses it
    • DHe doesn't mention sand in ROTSCorrect

    Anakin does not mention sand in Revenge of the Sith. The famous sand quote ('I don't like sand. It's coarse and rough...') is exclusively from Attack of the Clones.

    As seen in: Revenge of the Sith(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Revenge of the Sith

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