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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 Obi-Wan do to a creature that threatens Luke in the cantina?

    • AHan Solo shoots it
    • BHe cuts off its arm with his lightsaberCorrect
    • CHe uses a mind trick to calm it
    • DHe Force pushes it across the room

    When Ponda Baba (Dr. Evazan's partner) attacks Luke, Obi-Wan quickly draws his lightsaber and severs the creature's arm, demonstrating his Jedi skills.

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

  2. Question 2

    What does Yoda initially tell Obi-Wan's ghost about training Luke?

    • AHe is the chosen one
    • BHe is ready
    • CHe is too afraid
    • DHe is too old and too recklessCorrect

    Yoda initially refuses to train Luke, telling Obi-Wan: 'He is too old. Yes, too old to begin the training,' echoing the same concern raised about Anakin years earlier.

    As seen in: The Empire Strikes Back(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Empire Strikes Back

  3. Question 3

    What does Luke use the Force to do when the Ewoks refuse to release Han and the others?

    • AMove rocks to scare them
    • BCreate an illusion
    • CLevitate C-3PO's throne to make him seem more powerfulCorrect
    • DForce push the Ewoks away

    When the Ewoks threaten to cook Han, Luke uses the Force to levitate C-3PO's throne chair, making it seem like the 'golden god' is using divine power, scaring the Ewoks into releasing everyone.

    As seen in: Return of the Jedi(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Return of the Jedi

  4. Question 4

    What Jedi mind trick does Luke use on Jabba's guard Bib Fortuna?

    • AHe tells Fortuna he will take him to Jabba and Fortuna repeats itCorrect
    • BHe convinces Fortuna to free Han
    • CHe makes Fortuna believe he is an ally
    • DHe puts Fortuna to sleep

    Luke waves his hand and tells Bib Fortuna: 'You will take me to Jabba now.' The Twi'lek repeats 'I will take you to Jabba now' and complies, showing Luke's grown Jedi powers.

    As seen in: Return of the Jedi(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Return of the Jedi

  5. Question 5

    What Imperial officer orders the fleet out of hyperspace too close to the Hoth system, alerting the Rebels?

    • AAdmiral OzzelCorrect
    • BCaptain Needa
    • CAdmiral Piett
    • DGeneral Veers

    Admiral Ozzel makes the tactical error of bringing the fleet out of hyperspace too close to the Hoth system, alerting the Rebels and allowing them to raise their shields.

    As seen in: The Empire Strikes Back(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Empire Strikes Back

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