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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 planet does Grand Moff Tarkin destroy first with the Death Star as a demonstration?

    • ANaboo
    • BDantooine
    • CYavin IV
    • DAlderaanCorrect

    Tarkin destroys Alderaan—Leia's home planet—as a demonstration of the Death Star's power, despite Leia's false claim that the Rebel base is on Dantooine.

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

  2. Question 2

    Who disguises themselves as the bounty hunter Boushh to infiltrate Jabba's palace?

    • ALuke Skywalker
    • BLando Calrissian
    • CPrincess LeiaCorrect
    • DHan Solo

    Princess Leia disguises herself as the bounty hunter Boushh and brings Chewbacca as a 'prisoner' to get inside Jabba's palace and free Han.

    As seen in: Return of the Jedi(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Return of the Jedi

  3. Question 3

    What role do the Y-wing bombers play in the Battle of Yavin?

    • AGold Squadron makes the first attack run in the trenchCorrect
    • BThey destroy the shield generators
    • CThey provide air cover
    • DThey distract the turbolasers

    Gold Squadron's Y-wings make the first trench run attempt on the Death Star's exhaust port, but they are all destroyed by Vader and his wingmen before succeeding.

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

  4. Question 4

    What does Luke call himself when entering Jabba's palace?

    • AAn ambassador
    • BA Jedi KnightCorrect
    • CA Jedi, like his father before him
    • DA friend of Han Solo

    In his holographic message to Jabba via R2-D2, Luke introduces himself as 'Luke Skywalker, Jedi Knight and friend to Captain Solo.'

    As seen in: Return of the Jedi(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Return of the Jedi

  5. Question 5

    What does Leia give Wicket to gain his trust when they first meet in the forest?

    • AA blaster
    • BFoodCorrect
    • CA comlink
    • DHer helmet

    Leia offers Wicket a small portion of food from her rations, which the curious Ewok cautiously takes, establishing trust between them.

    As seen in: Return of the Jedi(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Return of the Jedi

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