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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 torture device does Vader use on Han Solo on Cloud City?

    • AAn electroshock torture rackCorrect
    • BForce-induced pain
    • CA scan grid (carbonite pre-treatment)
    • DMind probes

    Han is strapped to a torture rack that inflicts electrical shocks. Vader doesn't even ask him questions—the torture is meant to create pain that Luke will sense through the Force.

    As seen in: The Empire Strikes Back(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Empire Strikes Back

  2. Question 2

    How is the shield generator on Endor ultimately destroyed?

    • AThe Ewoks collapse it with logs
    • BLuke destroys it with the Force
    • CAn orbital bombardment destroys it
    • DHan's team plants charges inside the bunker and detonates themCorrect

    After Han and his team (with Ewok assistance) capture the shield bunker, they place explosive charges inside and detonate them, bringing down the deflector shield protecting the Death Star.

    As seen in: Return of the Jedi(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Return of the Jedi

  3. Question 3

    What creature does Jabba keep chained in his throne room as a dancer that he feeds to the rancor?

    • AAn Ithorian slave
    • BA Gamorrean guard
    • COola, a Twi'lek dancerCorrect
    • DA Rodian performer

    Oola is a green Twi'lek dancer chained to Jabba's throne who refuses his advances and is dropped through a trapdoor into the rancor pit.

    As seen in: Return of the Jedi(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Return of the Jedi

  4. Question 4

    What does Luke say he wants to do that his uncle keeps delaying?

    • AVisit Anchorhead
    • BJoin the Rebellion
    • CGo to Toshi Station to pick up power convertersCorrect
    • DBuy a landspeeder

    Luke whines about wanting to go to Toshi Station to pick up power converters, while Owen insists he finish his chores on the farm first.

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

  5. Question 5

    What does Obi-Wan tell Luke happened to his father?

    • AThat Darth Vader betrayed and murdered himCorrect
    • BThat he disappeared during the Clone Wars
    • CThat he died protecting the Jedi Temple
    • DThat he was killed by bounty hunters

    Obi-Wan tells Luke that a young Jedi named Darth Vader betrayed and murdered his father, which is later revealed to be a half-truth.

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

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