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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

    Why is Anakin frustrated with the Jedi Council despite being appointed to it?

    • AHe is not allowed to attend Council meetings
    • BHe is given the rank of Master but no voting rights
    • CHe is asked to spy on Obi-Wan Kenobi
    • DHe is given a Council seat but denied the rank of MasterCorrect

    Anakin is placed on the Jedi Council at Palpatine's request but is not granted the rank of Jedi Master, which he sees as an insult.

    As seen in: Revenge of the Sith(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Revenge of the Sith

  2. Question 2

    How does Padme escape her chains in the Geonosis arena execution?

    • AR2-D2 cuts them with a laser
    • BObi-Wan cuts them with his lightsaber
    • CShe picks the lock with a hairpinCorrect
    • DShe climbs the pillar and breaks free

    Resourceful Padme picks the lock on her chains using a concealed tool, freeing herself to climb atop the execution pillar before the arena beasts can reach her.

    As seen in: Attack of the Clones(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Attack of the Clones

  3. Question 3

    What does Padme fall from during the chase scene on Geonosis, and what does she say when troops ask if she's alright?

    • AA cliff; she says 'Get me a transport'
    • BA gunship; she says 'We need to get to that hangar'Correct
    • CAn AT-TE walker; she says 'Just keep going'
    • DA speeder bike; she says 'I'm fine'

    Padme falls out of the Republic gunship during the chase across Geonosis. When clone troopers find her, she immediately says to get to the hangar where Dooku is heading.

    As seen in: Attack of the Clones(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Attack of the Clones

  4. Question 4

    What does Anakin say when he catches the buzz droids on Obi-Wan's ship during the opening battle?

    • AOh, I see it. I see it. Oh, this is going to be easy
    • BSteady, steady!
    • CHold on, I'll blast them off
    • DI see them. Buzz droidsCorrect

    When small sabotage droids called buzz droids land on Obi-Wan's fighter and start dismantling it, Anakin identifies them: 'I see them. Buzz droids.'

    As seen in: Revenge of the Sith(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Revenge of the Sith

  5. Question 5

    What reason does Obi-Wan give Qui-Gon for why the Council won't approve training Anakin?

    • AThe dark side surrounds him
    • BAnakin lacks discipline
    • CThe boy is dangerousCorrect
    • DAnakin has too much anger

    As they walk toward the ship, Obi-Wan tells Qui-Gon 'The boy is dangerous. They all sense it. Why can't you?' expressing his concern about Anakin.

    As seen in: The Phantom Menace(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Phantom Menace

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