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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

    How does Luke free himself from the wampa's ice cave?

    • AHe uses a thermal detonator
    • BHe breaks the ice with his bare hands
    • CHe waits for Han to rescue him
    • DHe uses the Force to pull his lightsaber and cuts himself freeCorrect

    Luke concentrates on the Force, pulls his lightsaber to his hand, ignites it, and cuts himself free from the ice before slashing the wampa.

    As seen in: The Empire Strikes Back(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Empire Strikes Back

  2. Question 2

    What does Luke use the Force to do when the Ewoks refuse to release Han and the others?

    • AMove rocks to scare them
    • BCreate an illusion
    • CLevitate C-3PO's throne to make him seem more powerfulCorrect
    • DForce push the Ewoks away

    When the Ewoks threaten to cook Han, Luke uses the Force to levitate C-3PO's throne chair, making it seem like the 'golden god' is using divine power, scaring the Ewoks into releasing everyone.

    As seen in: Return of the Jedi(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Return of the Jedi

  3. Question 3

    What call sign does Luke use during the Battle of Yavin?

    • AGold Leader
    • BRed Leader
    • CRogue One
    • DRed FiveCorrect

    Luke flies under the call sign Red Five during the assault on the Death Star.

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

  4. Question 4

    What companion does Luke call 'the best friend I've got' on Tatooine?

    • AR2-D2
    • BC-3PO
    • COwen Lars
    • DBiggs DarklighterCorrect

    Biggs Darklighter is Luke's best friend from Tatooine who left to join the Imperial Academy and later defected to the Rebel Alliance. They reunite at the Battle of Yavin.

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

  5. Question 5

    What is the name of the Imperial Star Destroyer that captures Leia's ship in the opening scene?

    • AThe DevastatorCorrect
    • BThe Chimaera
    • CThe Avenger
    • DThe Executor

    Darth Vader's Star Destroyer, the Devastator, captures Princess Leia's Tantive IV in the film's iconic opening scene above Tatooine.

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

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