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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 the Emperor try to make Luke do by showing him the Rebel fleet being destroyed?

    • ASurrender the Rebellion's plans
    • BTake up his lightsaber and strike the Emperor down in angerCorrect
    • CGive up hope
    • DAgree to join the dark side willingly

    The Emperor goads Luke by showing the Rebel fleet's peril: 'Take your Jedi weapon. Strike me down with all of your hatred, and your journey towards the dark side will be complete!'

    As seen in: Return of the Jedi(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Return of the Jedi

  2. Question 2

    What does Nute Gunray demand in exchange for the Trade Federation joining Dooku's Separatist cause?

    • AControl of Coruscant's trade routes
    • BSole control of the droid army
    • CImmunity from Republic prosecution
    • DThe head of Senator AmidalaCorrect

    Nute Gunray makes his price for joining the Separatists clear: he wants Padme Amidala dead, holding a grudge from her defiance during the Naboo invasion.

    As seen in: Attack of the Clones(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Attack of the Clones

  3. Question 3

    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

  4. Question 4

    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

  5. Question 5

    What does the Vice Chairman Mas Amedda do that frustrates Queen Amidala during her Senate address?

    • AHe helps stall by conceding the point about a commissionCorrect
    • BHe declares her testimony invalid
    • CHe supports the Trade Federation's position
    • DHe orders her removed from the chamber

    Mas Amedda pulls Chancellor Valorum aside and the point about forming a commission is conceded, stalling Amidala's plea for immediate action—exactly as Palpatine predicted.

    As seen in: The Phantom Menace(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Phantom Menace

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