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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 Anakin blame himself for regarding his mother's death?

    • ANot sensing her danger through the Force
    • BNot being strong enough to save herCorrect
    • CNot returning sooner
    • DLeaving Tatooine in the first place

    At Shmi's grave, a devastated Anakin promises: 'I wasn't strong enough to save you, Mom. But I promise I won't fail again,' driving his quest for power.

    As seen in: Attack of the Clones(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Attack of the Clones

  2. Question 2

    What does Padme say about democracy the day we stop believing it can work?

    • AWe become the enemy
    • BThe Republic falls
    • CThe Sith win
    • DThat's the day we lose itCorrect

    Padme tells her colleagues: 'The day we stop believing democracy can work is the day we lose it,' showing her deep commitment to democratic ideals.

    As seen in: Attack of the Clones(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Attack of the Clones

  3. Question 3

    How does Padme escape her chains in the Geonosis arena execution?

    • AR2-D2 cuts them with a laser
    • BObi-Wan cuts them with his lightsaber
    • CShe picks the lock with a hairpinCorrect
    • DShe climbs the pillar and breaks free

    Resourceful Padme picks the lock on her chains using a concealed tool, freeing herself to climb atop the execution pillar before the arena beasts can reach her.

    As seen in: Attack of the Clones(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Attack of the Clones

  4. Question 4

    Who is the pilot of the Naboo Royal Starship who reports that the hyperdrive is leaking?

    • ARic OlieCorrect
    • BGregar Typho
    • CGavyn Sykes
    • DCaptain Panaka

    Ric Olie is the Naboo pilot who flies the Royal Starship through the blockade and reports that the hyperdrive generator is leaking, necessitating a landing on Tatooine.

    As seen in: The Phantom Menace(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Phantom Menace

  5. Question 5

    What is the name of the elderly woman who sells fruit in Mos Espa and warns Anakin about the incoming sandstorm?

    • AHera
    • BJiraCorrect
    • CBeru
    • DShmi

    Jira is the jolly but poor old fruit vendor in Mos Espa who warns 'Storm's coming up, Ani. You better get home quick.'

    As seen in: The Phantom Menace(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Phantom Menace

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