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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 does Obi-Wan do to a creature that threatens Luke in the cantina?

    • AHan Solo shoots it
    • BHe cuts off its arm with his lightsaberCorrect
    • CHe uses a mind trick to calm it
    • DHe Force pushes it across the room

    When Ponda Baba (Dr. Evazan's partner) attacks Luke, Obi-Wan quickly draws his lightsaber and severs the creature's arm, demonstrating his Jedi skills.

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

  2. Question 2

    What does Yoda initially tell Obi-Wan's ghost about training Luke?

    • AHe is the chosen one
    • BHe is ready
    • CHe is too afraid
    • DHe is too old and too recklessCorrect

    Yoda initially refuses to train Luke, telling Obi-Wan: 'He is too old. Yes, too old to begin the training,' echoing the same concern raised about Anakin years earlier.

    As seen in: The Empire Strikes Back(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Empire Strikes Back

  3. Question 3

    What Jedi mind trick does Luke use on Jabba's guard Bib Fortuna?

    • AHe tells Fortuna he will take him to Jabba and Fortuna repeats itCorrect
    • BHe convinces Fortuna to free Han
    • CHe makes Fortuna believe he is an ally
    • DHe puts Fortuna to sleep

    Luke waves his hand and tells Bib Fortuna: 'You will take me to Jabba now.' The Twi'lek repeats 'I will take you to Jabba now' and complies, showing Luke's grown Jedi powers.

    As seen in: Return of the Jedi(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Return of the Jedi

  4. Question 4

    What does Luke encounter in the dark side cave on Dagobah during his training?

    • AA vision of Emperor Palpatine on his throne
    • BA phantom of Darth Vader that reveals Luke's own faceCorrect
    • CA ghost of his father Anakin Skywalker
    • DA shadowy figure of Obi-Wan warning him

    In the cave strong with the dark side, Luke fights an apparition of Darth Vader, and when the helmet breaks open it reveals Luke's own face inside.

    As seen in: The Empire Strikes Back(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Empire Strikes Back

  5. Question 5

    What is Jabba's sail barge called?

    • AThe Executor
    • BThe Krayt Dragon
    • CKhetannaCorrect
    • DThe Sand Crawler

    Jabba's luxury sail barge, called the Khetanna, carries the Hutt and his court to the Great Pit of Carkoon, where it is destroyed during Luke's rescue.

    As seen in: Return of the Jedi(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Return of the Jedi

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