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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 medal ceremony takes place at the end of A New Hope?

    • AThe Rebel pilots are all promoted
    • BLeia is crowned leader of the Rebellion
    • CLuke and Han receive medals for destroying the Death StarCorrect
    • DObi-Wan is honored posthumously

    The film ends with a grand ceremony where Princess Leia awards medals to Luke and Han (but famously not to Chewbacca) for their roles in destroying the Death Star.

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

  2. Question 2

    What how does Lando destroy the second Death Star's main reactor?

    • AHe fires proton torpedoes into the reactor coreCorrect
    • BHe flies the Falcon into it
    • CHe uses the Force
    • DHe drops a bomb

    Lando pilots the Falcon deep into the Death Star's superstructure and fires torpedoes into the main reactor, then races out ahead of the explosion.

    As seen in: Return of the Jedi(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Return of the Jedi

  3. Question 3

    What does the Emperor command Luke to do to complete his journey to the dark side?

    • ADestroy the Rebel fleet
    • BKneel before him
    • CTake your father's place at my side
    • DKill VaderCorrect

    The Emperor goads Luke into fighting Vader: 'Take your Jedi weapon. Use it. Strike me down with all of your hatred, and your journey towards the dark side will be complete.'

    As seen in: Return of the Jedi(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Return of the Jedi

  4. Question 4

    What does Captain Needa do after failing to stop the Millennium Falcon, and what happens to him?

    • AHe apologizes to Vader and Vader Force chokes him to deathCorrect
    • BHe commits suicide
    • CHe is sent to a penal colony
    • DHe is demoted to private

    After losing the Falcon, Captain Needa goes to Vader to 'apologize.' Vader Force chokes him to death and says 'Apology accepted, Captain Needa.'

    As seen in: The Empire Strikes Back(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Empire Strikes Back

  5. Question 5

    What does Obi-Wan tell Luke happened to his father?

    • AThat Darth Vader betrayed and murdered himCorrect
    • BThat he disappeared during the Clone Wars
    • CThat he died protecting the Jedi Temple
    • DThat he was killed by bounty hunters

    Obi-Wan tells Luke that a young Jedi named Darth Vader betrayed and murdered his father, which is later revealed to be a half-truth.

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

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