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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

    Who destroys the Death Star at the Battle of Yavin?

    • AHan Solo
    • BWedge Antilles
    • CBiggs Darklighter
    • DLuke SkywalkerCorrect

    Luke Skywalker fires the proton torpedoes into the Death Star's exhaust port, using the Force to guide his shot.

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

  2. Question 2

    What does Shmi Skywalker say about the Republic when Padme mentions anti-slavery laws?

    • AThe Republic will come for us someday
    • BThe Republic has forgotten about us
    • CThe Republic doesn't care about slaves
    • DThe Republic doesn't exist out hereCorrect

    When Padme mentions the Republic's anti-slavery laws, Shmi bluntly replies 'The Republic doesn't exist out here. We must survive on our own.'

    As seen in: The Phantom Menace(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Phantom Menace

  3. Question 3

    What underwater creature grabs the Jedi's bongo submarine with its long tongue during the journey through Naboo's core?

    • ASando Aqua Monster
    • BOpee Sea KillerCorrect
    • CColo Claw Fish
    • DRishi eel

    The Opee Sea Killer hooks the bongo submarine with its long gooey tongue, pulling it toward its mouth before a larger predator intervenes.

    As seen in: The Phantom Menace(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Phantom Menace

  4. Question 4

    What does Obi-Wan say when Qui-Gon asks what he thinks the Trade Viceroy will do about the Chancellor's demands?

    • AI have a very bad feeling about this
    • BThey will fight us
    • CThey have no choice but to comply
    • DThese Federation types are cowards. The negotiations will be shortCorrect

    It is actually Qui-Gon who says this line: 'These Federation types are cowards. The negotiations will be short,' ironically predicting what will happen.

    As seen in: The Phantom Menace(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Phantom Menace

  5. Question 5

    What does Padme give Anakin credit for after he wins the podrace?

    • ASaving the Republic
    • BEverything—she says they owe him everythingCorrect
    • CHis incredible bravery
    • DProving the Jedi were right about him

    After the race, Padme embraces Anakin and tells him 'We owe you everything, Ani,' expressing gratitude for his role in winning the parts they need.

    As seen in: The Phantom Menace(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Phantom Menace

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