Star Wars Challenge · Original + Prequels

: questions and answers

The five questions from this day’s Original + Prequels puzzle, with the correct answer and a short explanation for each.

  1. Question 1

    What spinning trick does Anakin attempt during the space battle above Naboo?

    • AA spinning maneuver he says is a good trickCorrect
    • BA corkscrew dive
    • CA loop-the-loop
    • DA barrel roll

    While being chased by an enemy fighter, Anakin rolls his ship and says 'I'll try spinning. That's a good trick,' referencing his Podrace experience.

    As seen in: The Phantom Menace(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Phantom Menace

  2. Question 2

    What does Obi-Wan shout to Anakin as he lies defeated near the lava on Mustafar?

    • AYou have failed the Jedi Order, Anakin
    • BI have failed you, Anakin. I have failed you.
    • CYou were the Chosen One! It was said that you would destroy the Sith, not join them!Correct
    • DThe dark side has consumed you, there is no turning back

    In one of the most emotional moments of the saga, Obi-Wan cries out that Anakin was the Chosen One who was meant to bring balance to the Force, not leave it in darkness.

    As seen in: Revenge of the Sith(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Revenge of the Sith

  3. Question 3

    What does R2-D2 do to the super battle droids guarding Palpatine on Grievous's ship?

    • AHe trips them with his legs
    • BHe shocks them with his arc welder
    • CHe sprays them with oil and sets them on fireCorrect
    • DHe hacks their programming

    R2-D2 bravely sprays oil on the super battle droids and ignites it with his booster jets, setting them on fire and helping create a diversion.

    As seen in: Revenge of the Sith(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Revenge of the Sith

  4. Question 4

    What does Padme say after the destroyer droids trap her group in the hallway of the palace?

    • AFall back to the hangar
    • BWe need reinforcements
    • CSurrender is not an option
    • DPut down your weapons. They win this roundCorrect

    When surrounded by destroyer droids, Padme calmly tells her troops 'Put down your weapons. They win this round,' before executing her plan to get to the throne room.

    As seen in: The Phantom Menace(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Phantom Menace

  5. Question 5

    What does Jar Jar tell Queen Amidala about the Gungans that surprises her and gives her the idea to form an alliance?

    • AThe Gungans have secret tunnels under Theed
    • BThe Gungans have a grand armyCorrect
    • CThe Gungans know the Trade Federation's weakness
    • DThe Gungans have advanced underwater technology

    Jar Jar mentions that 'Gungans no die'n without a fight. Wesa warriors. Wesa got a grand army,' which surprises Amidala and later inspires her alliance with the Gungans.

    As seen in: The Phantom Menace(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Phantom Menace

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