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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 the Rebel briefing reveal about the Death Star's only vulnerability?

    • AA vulnerable shield generator
    • BA weak spot in the station's equator
    • CA small thermal exhaust port leading to the main reactorCorrect
    • DAn unshielded communications array

    The Rebel briefing identifies a small thermal exhaust port, only two meters wide, that leads directly to the reactor system—a chain reaction could destroy the entire station.

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

  2. Question 2

    What happens during Padme's funeral procession on Naboo?

    • AThe body is cremated on a pyre
    • BShe appears still pregnant, concealing the birth of the twinsCorrect
    • CA Jedi ceremony is performed
    • DAnakin's lightsaber is placed on her casket

    In a key detail, Padme's body is displayed appearing still pregnant during her funeral on Naboo, hiding the fact that she gave birth to twins to protect them from the Empire.

    As seen in: Revenge of the Sith(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Revenge of the Sith

  3. Question 3

    What does Qui-Gon threaten Watto with when Watto claims the bet was unfair after Anakin wins?

    • ADestroying his shop
    • BUsing the Force against him
    • CDiscussing it with the HuttsCorrect
    • DReporting him to the Republic

    When Watto protests that the bet wasn't fair, Qui-Gon asks 'Would you like to discuss it with the Hutts? I'm sure they can settle this,' causing Watto to relent.

    As seen in: The Phantom Menace(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Phantom Menace

  4. Question 4

    Who are the other two candidates nominated for Supreme Chancellor alongside Palpatine?

    • ALott Dod and Ask Aak
    • BBail Antilles and Ainlee TeemCorrect
    • CMon Mothma and Bail Organa
    • DOrn Free Taa and Mas Amedda

    Captain Panaka reports that Bail Antilles of Alderaan and Ainlee Teem of Malastare have also been nominated to succeed Valorum as Supreme Chancellor.

    As seen in: The Phantom Menace(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Phantom Menace

  5. Question 5

    What does Qui-Gon tell Padme about the Queen's trust when she questions his reckless plan with Anakin?

    • AThe Queen doesn't need to know the details
    • BI answer to the Jedi Council, not the Queen
    • CYour Queen appointed me to lead this mission
    • DThe Queen trusts my judgment, young handmaiden. You should tooCorrect

    When Padme protests that the Queen wouldn't approve of entering Anakin in the race, Qui-Gon says 'The Queen trusts my judgment, young handmaiden. You should too.'

    As seen in: The Phantom Menace(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Phantom Menace

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