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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 is the name of the Rebel Alliance's base on Hoth?

    • AHome Base
    • BIce Station Alpha
    • CShield Base
    • DEcho BaseCorrect

    The Rebel base on the ice planet Hoth is called Echo Base, named for the echo effect in the ice caverns.

    As seen in: The Empire Strikes Back(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Empire Strikes Back

  2. Question 2

    Where does Luke hide his new lightsaber before entering Jabba's palace?

    • AIn a hidden compartment on his belt
    • BInside R2-D2Correct
    • CIn his boot
    • DUnder his cloak

    Luke hides his green lightsaber inside R2-D2's domed head, which R2 launches to him at the critical moment above the Sarlacc pit.

    As seen in: Return of the Jedi(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Return of the Jedi

  3. Question 3

    What does Leia call the Millennium Falcon in frustration?

    • AA flying deathtrap
    • BA piece of junk
    • CGarbage
    • DA bucket of boltsCorrect

    When the Falcon's hyperdrive fails yet again, a frustrated Leia hits the dashboard and calls it 'this bucket of bolts,' echoing the sentiment many characters have about the ship.

    As seen in: The Empire Strikes Back(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Empire Strikes Back

  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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