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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

    How does General Grievous die?

    • AHe is cut down by Mace Windu's lightsaber
    • BHis ship is destroyed in the space battle over Coruscant
    • CObi-Wan shoots him with a blaster, igniting his organsCorrect
    • DAnakin crushes him with the Force

    After their duel on Utapau, Obi-Wan uses a blaster to shoot Grievous in his exposed organic innards, causing him to burst into flames.

    As seen in: Revenge of the Sith(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Revenge of the Sith

  2. Question 2

    What does Anakin promise Shmi's grave after burying her?

    • AHe won't fail again—he'll be strong enough to protect everyone he lovesCorrect
    • BHe will never fail again
    • CHe will become the greatest Jedi
    • DHe will free all slaves

    At Shmi's grave, Anakin tearfully vows: 'I wasn't strong enough to save you, Mom. I wasn't strong enough. But I promise I won't fail again,' foreshadowing his turn to the dark side.

    As seen in: Attack of the Clones(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Attack of the Clones

  3. Question 3

    What type of droid is R4, which assists Obi-Wan on his mission to Kamino?

    • ABattle droid
    • BProbe droid
    • CProtocol droid
    • DAstromech droidCorrect

    R4-P17 is an astromech droid that serves as Obi-Wan's co-pilot and navigator during his journey to Kamino and Geonosis.

    As seen in: Attack of the Clones(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Attack of the Clones

  4. Question 4

    What does Anakin say about the kind of government that would work after criticizing the Senate's inefficiency?

    • AA military dictatorship
    • BSomeone wise enough to make people do what's best for themCorrect
    • CA benevolent monarchy
    • DA council of wise leaders

    In a revealing conversation with Padme, Anakin suggests the galaxy needs 'someone wise' who could 'make them' agree, hinting at authoritarian tendencies Padme finds disturbing.

    As seen in: Attack of the Clones(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Attack of the Clones

  5. Question 5

    Who is the pilot of the Naboo Royal Starship who reports that the hyperdrive is leaking?

    • ARic OlieCorrect
    • BGregar Typho
    • CGavyn Sykes
    • DCaptain Panaka

    Ric Olie is the Naboo pilot who flies the Royal Starship through the blockade and reports that the hyperdrive generator is leaking, necessitating a landing on Tatooine.

    As seen in: The Phantom Menace(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Phantom Menace

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