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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 happens to Darth Vader during the Battle of Yavin?

    • AHe ejects before the explosion
    • BHis TIE fighter is hit and sent spinning into spaceCorrect
    • CHe retreats to another Star Destroyer
    • DHe is killed when the Death Star explodes

    When Han blasts one of Vader's wingmen, the explosion clips Vader's TIE Advanced, sending it spinning out of control into deep space. Vader survives.

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

  2. Question 2

    What creature does Jabba the Hutt keep in a pit beneath his throne room?

    • AA sarlacc
    • BA wampa
    • CA rancorCorrect
    • DA nexu

    Jabba keeps a rancor, a large fearsome beast, in a pit below his throne room where he drops those who displease him. Luke kills it during his rescue mission.

    As seen in: Return of the Jedi(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Return of the Jedi

  3. Question 3

    What are the last words Obi-Wan says to Luke before his death on the Death Star?

    • ARun, Luke! Run!Correct
    • BThe Force will be with you. Always
    • CRemember your training
    • DUse the Force, Luke

    As the group races toward the Millennium Falcon, Obi-Wan—seeing Luke watching—gives him a small smile and allows Vader to strike him down while calling out for Luke to run.

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

  4. Question 4

    What does Han Solo say he's sure of about the reactor shaft when Lando expresses concern about the attack on the Death Star?

    • AThere's a way in
    • BI'm sure Luke will handle it
    • CHe's got a bad feeling about it
    • DIt'll be wide enough for the FalconCorrect

    When Lando worries about the plan, Han offers to lend the Falcon for the attack but warns Lando to bring it back without a scratch, showing his attachment to his ship.

    As seen in: Return of the Jedi(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Return of the Jedi

  5. Question 5

    What does Han say when he thinks he hears a 'whole legion' of stormtroopers on Endor?

    • AThree of them—easy!Correct
    • BIt's only a few scouts
    • CWe're surrounded!
    • DIt was just one

    When Han sees the scout troopers, he initially says 'Only a few,' but the situation quickly escalates. Earlier he'd quipped about handling a few troopers easily.

    As seen in: Return of the Jedi(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Return of the Jedi

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