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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 does Palpatine say is 'a surprise, to be sure' when Captain Panaka brings him news?

    • AThe Trade Federation's surrender
    • BThe Jedi Council's ruling on Anakin
    • CHis nomination for Supreme ChancellorCorrect
    • DThe Queen's decision to return to Naboo

    When Panaka announces Palpatine has been nominated for Supreme Chancellor, Palpatine responds: 'A surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one.'

    As seen in: The Phantom Menace(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Phantom Menace

  2. Question 2

    What does Obi-Wan say was a nest they fell into, teasing Anakin about a past adventure?

    • AWampa cave
    • BRathtar den
    • CGundark nestCorrect
    • DSarlacc pit

    Obi-Wan says 'I haven't felt you this tense since we fell into that nest of gundarks,' though Anakin corrects him that Obi-Wan fell in and Anakin rescued him.

    As seen in: Attack of the Clones(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Attack of the Clones

  3. Question 3

    What piece of legislation has Padme been working to defeat in the Senate?

    • AThe Military Creation ActCorrect
    • BThe Separatist Sanctions Bill
    • CThe Clone Army Authorization
    • DThe Emergency Powers Act

    Padme tells Anakin: 'I haven't worked for a year to defeat the Military Creation Act to not be here when its fate is decided,' revealing her opposition to creating a Republic army.

    As seen in: Attack of the Clones(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Attack of the Clones

  4. Question 4

    What does Boss Nass hold up to the crowd during the victory celebration on Naboo?

    • AThe Queen's crown
    • BThe Globe of PeaceCorrect
    • CA Gungan energy ball
    • DA Treaty of Alliance

    During the celebration, Queen Amidala presents Boss Nass with the Globe of Peace, a giant ball filled with inner shimmering light, which he holds up for the crowd.

    As seen in: The Phantom Menace(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Phantom Menace

  5. Question 5

    What Podracer pilot's power coupling blows out, causing all four of his engines to fly off in different directions?

    • AGasgano
    • BTeemto Pagalies
    • COdy Mandrell
    • DBen QuadinarosCorrect

    Ben Quadinaros from the Tund System cannot even start the race properly—when he finally puts it in gear, his four engines fly off in all directions and explode spectacularly.

    As seen in: The Phantom Menace(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Phantom Menace

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