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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 do the Ewoks initially think C-3PO is when they first encounter him?

    • AA dangerous enemy warrior
    • BA golden godCorrect
    • CA malfunctioning droid
    • DA messenger from the Empire

    The Ewoks mistake the golden protocol droid C-3PO for a deity and worship him, which eventually helps the Rebels gain the Ewoks' trust.

    As seen in: Return of the Jedi(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Return of the Jedi

  2. Question 2

    What creature pulls Luke underwater in the Death Star's trash compactor?

    • AA sarlacc tentacle
    • BA kraken
    • CA rathtar
    • DA dianogaCorrect

    A dianoga, a one-eyed tentacled creature living in the garbage, grabs Luke with its tentacle and pulls him underwater before releasing him when the trash compactor activates.

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

  3. Question 3

    What does Yoda do while riding on Luke's back through the Dagobah swamp?

    • AHe sleeps
    • BHe trains Luke by directing him through obstacle courses and Force exercisesCorrect
    • CHe tells stories about the old Jedi Order
    • DHe meditates

    Yoda rides on Luke's back as Luke runs through the swamp, directing his physical and Force training while Luke carries him and equipment.

    As seen in: The Empire Strikes Back(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Empire Strikes Back

  4. Question 4

    What is the Emperor's trap for the Rebel fleet at the Battle of Endor?

    • AThe shield generator is a decoy with no real function
    • BThe Death Star's weapon is fully operational despite appearing incompleteCorrect
    • CAn entire second Imperial fleet is hiding behind Endor
    • DThe Death Star can enter hyperspace and escape

    The Emperor reveals that the second Death Star's superlaser is fully operational despite the station appearing incomplete, and begins destroying Rebel capital ships.

    As seen in: Return of the Jedi(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Return of the Jedi

  5. Question 5

    What does Luke call the droids when he's told they need to have their memories erased?

    • AValuable assets
    • BNothing—he agrees to the wipe
    • CMy droids
    • DOur new friendsCorrect

    Luke objects to Owen's suggestion of having the droids' memories erased, seeing them as friends rather than mere property, showing his compassionate nature early on.

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

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