Star Wars Quiztacular Spectacular Day 2

1.

What infamous, supposedly tough as nails, bounty hunter goes out like a punk and is ate by the sarlacc?

Zam Wessell

IG-88

Boba Fett

Dog

Bossk

In the extended universe, apparently Boba Fett lives. But I expect he never lives down the shame.

Explanation

In the extended universe, apparently Boba Fett lives. But I expect he never lives down the shame.

2.

Who creates a hologram message for R2D2 to share with Obi-wan Kenobi?

Darth Vader

C-3PO

Princess Leia

Luke Skywalker

Princess Leia creates a hologram message for R2D2 to share with Obi-wan Kenobi. This is seen in the movie "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope" when Leia records a message asking for help and hides it in R2D2's memory. The message is meant for Obi-wan Kenobi, asking him to join the Rebel Alliance and help in their fight against the Empire.

Explanation

Princess Leia creates a hologram message for R2D2 to share with Obi-wan Kenobi. This is seen in the movie "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope" when Leia records a message asking for help and hides it in R2D2's memory. The message is meant for Obi-wan Kenobi, asking him to join the Rebel Alliance and help in their fight against the Empire.

3.

What structural weakness did the Rebels exploit in order to destroy the original Death Star?

A Thermal Exhaust Port

The Gravity Core

An Elevator Leading to the Command Center

The Pod Bay Doors

The Rebels were able to destroy the original Death Star by exploiting a structural weakness known as the Thermal Exhaust Port. This port was a vulnerable point in the Death Star's design, allowing the Rebels to target it and cause a chain reaction that ultimately led to the destruction of the entire station.

Explanation

The Rebels were able to destroy the original Death Star by exploiting a structural weakness known as the Thermal Exhaust Port. This port was a vulnerable point in the Death Star's design, allowing the Rebels to target it and cause a chain reaction that ultimately led to the destruction of the entire station.

4. What was the original title of The Return of the Jedi?

Fall of the Empire

Revenge of the Jedi

Rise of the Jedi

Ewok a Go-Go

Explanation

5.

At the beginning of The Phantom Menace, who owns Anakin Skywalker and his mother on Tatooine?

Jango Fett

Yoda

Jabba the Hut

Watto

Trivia: "I'm a person and my name is Anakin" is actually not the worst line of dialogue in The Phantom Menace. The worst dialogue occurred just seconds earlier:

Explanation

Trivia: "I'm a person and my name is Anakin" is actually not the worst line of dialogue in The Phantom Menace. The worst dialogue occurred just seconds earlier:

6. Of those below, who is NOT called a "stuck up, half-witted, scruffy-looking nerf-herder"?(Select all that apply.)

Only Han Solo is a stuck up, half-witted, scruffy-looking nerf-herder, at least according to Leia.

Explanation

Only Han Solo is a stuck up, half-witted, scruffy-looking nerf-herder, at least according to Leia.

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7.

Qui-Gon Jinn is the Jedi who figures out how to return from the dead.

True

False

Yet, he does not bother to show himself in Episodes 4-6. It is almost like this was an afterthought for George Lucas. Like a 20-year afterthought.

Explanation

Yet, he does not bother to show himself in Episodes 4-6. It is almost like this was an afterthought for George Lucas. Like a 20-year afterthought.

8.

On what planet does Obi-wan Kenobi stand up to Anakin Skywalker and hands him a blistering beatdown?

Mustafar

Coruscant

Geonosis

Krispybakon

Explanation

9.

Not including stunt doubles, how many actors have worn the Darth Vader Costume?

1

2

3

4

5

6

David Prowse, Sebastian Shaw, and yes, that was Hayden Christensen in the costume during the final moments of Revenge of the Sith. James Earl Jones only voiced Darth Vader.

Explanation

David Prowse, Sebastian Shaw, and yes, that was Hayden Christensen in the costume during the final moments of Revenge of the Sith. James Earl Jones only voiced Darth Vader.

10.

TIE-FIGHTER-BREAKER

How many stars (out of 4 and represented by the full and half Death Star icons below) did The Daily Iowan give Revenge of the Sith?

The Daily Iowan did not review Revenge of the Sith because the movie was released between spring and summer semesters.

(zero)

It was published online in-between semesters (The Daily Iowan later lost a huge amount of data from online-only articles published during this time, which is why this become a Tie-Breaker unGooglable question). How do I know this?

Explanation

It was published online in-between semesters (The Daily Iowan later lost a huge amount of data from online-only articles published during this time, which is why this become a Tie-Breaker unGooglable question). How do I know this?