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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 does Vader propose Luke should do after revealing he is Luke's father?

    • AComplete his training with Yoda
    • BSurrender to the Emperor
    • CJoin him and together they can rule the galaxy as father and sonCorrect
    • DReturn to Tatooine

    Vader tempts Luke: 'Join me, and together we can rule the galaxy as father and son,' offering an alternative to the Emperor's control.

    As seen in: The Empire Strikes Back(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Empire Strikes Back

  2. Question 2

    What does Obi-Wan do to a creature that threatens Luke in the cantina?

    • AHan Solo shoots it
    • BHe cuts off its arm with his lightsaberCorrect
    • CHe uses a mind trick to calm it
    • DHe Force pushes it across the room

    When Ponda Baba (Dr. Evazan's partner) attacks Luke, Obi-Wan quickly draws his lightsaber and severs the creature's arm, demonstrating his Jedi skills.

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

  3. Question 3

    What does Yoda initially tell Obi-Wan's ghost about training Luke?

    • AHe is the chosen one
    • BHe is ready
    • CHe is too afraid
    • DHe is too old and too recklessCorrect

    Yoda initially refuses to train Luke, telling Obi-Wan: 'He is too old. Yes, too old to begin the training,' echoing the same concern raised about Anakin years earlier.

    As seen in: The Empire Strikes Back(Film)

    Wookieepedia: The Empire Strikes Back

  4. Question 4

    What Jedi mind trick does Luke use on Jabba's guard Bib Fortuna?

    • AHe tells Fortuna he will take him to Jabba and Fortuna repeats itCorrect
    • BHe convinces Fortuna to free Han
    • CHe makes Fortuna believe he is an ally
    • DHe puts Fortuna to sleep

    Luke waves his hand and tells Bib Fortuna: 'You will take me to Jabba now.' The Twi'lek repeats 'I will take you to Jabba now' and complies, showing Luke's grown Jedi powers.

    As seen in: Return of the Jedi(Film)

    Wookieepedia: Return of the Jedi

  5. Question 5

    What does C-3PO tell R2-D2 will happen to them if they are captured by the Empire?

    • AThey'll be melted down
    • BThey'll be smashed into who-knows-what
    • CThey'll be sent to the spice mines of KesselCorrect
    • DThey'll be reprogrammed

    C-3PO worries about their fate: 'We'll be sent to the spice mines of Kessel or smashed into who-knows-what,' reflecting his typically pessimistic view.

    As seen in: A New Hope(Film)

    Wookieepedia: A New Hope

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