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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 the Emperor use to attack Luke during their confrontation on the Death Star?

    • AA red lightsaber
    • BForce lightningCorrect
    • CA Force choke
    • DA Force push

    Emperor Palpatine attacks Luke with Force lightning, torturing him while Vader watches, before Vader intervenes to save his son.

    As seen in: Return of the Jedi(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Return of the Jedi

  2. Question 2

    What does Yoda famously say about luminous beings versus crude matter?

    • AYou are more than your body
    • BThe Force transcends the physical
    • CWe are beings of light
    • DLuminous beings are we, not this crude matterCorrect

    During Luke's training, Yoda pinches Luke's shoulder and says: 'Luminous beings are we, not this crude matter,' teaching that the Force transcends physical form.

    As seen in: The Empire Strikes Back(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Empire Strikes Back

  3. Question 3

    What is unique about the Emperor's first appearance in the original trilogy?

    • AHe appears in person
    • BHe only appears as a shadow
    • CHe only appears as a hologram via long-distance communication with VaderCorrect
    • DHe only appears as a hologram

    In The Empire Strikes Back, the Emperor appears only as a massive holographic projection during a brief communication with Vader, his first appearance in the saga.

    As seen in: The Empire Strikes Back(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Empire Strikes Back

  4. Question 4

    What approach does Vader's shuttle take when arriving at the second Death Star?

    • AHe teleports aboard
    • BHe arrives on a Star Destroyer
    • CHe arrives in a TIE fighter
    • DHe arrives aboard an Imperial shuttle that requires authorization from the shield gateCorrect

    Vader arrives aboard a Lambda-class shuttle that must request and receive clearance to pass through the Death Star's deflector shield, establishing the procedure for later events.

    As seen in: Return of the Jedi(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Return of the Jedi

  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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