The 10 quiz questions
Question 1 : The Rebel Alliance's secret base at the start of The Empire Strikes Back is on the icy planet of...
Possible answers:
- Ilum
- Hoth
- Mygeeto
- Orto Plutonia
Explanation: Echo Base is located on Hoth, a planet entirely covered in ice and snow. The Empire launches a massive AT-AT attack there at the start of Episode V.
Question 2 : The planet Naboo, homeworld of Padmé and Palpatine, has a unique geographical feature. What is it?
Possible answers:
- Three inhabited moons
- Forests covering the entire globe
- An orbiting crystal ring
- A plasma core and underwater cities
Explanation: Naboo has a plasma core crossed by a network of underwater tunnels. The Gungans (Jar Jar Binks' people) live in underwater cities in these depths.
Question 3 : What does "TIE" stand for in TIE Fighter, the Empire's iconic starfighter?
Possible answers:
- Twin Ion Engine
- Tactical Imperial Enforcer
- Total Interception Equipment
- Turbo Impulse Engine
Explanation: TIE stands for "Twin Ion Engine." These lightweight, fast fighters have no shields or hyperdrive, making them cheap and expendable — reflecting the Empire's philosophy.
Question 4 : The swampy planet Dagobah serves as a refuge for a legendary character after the Republic's fall. Who?
Possible answers:
- Obi-Wan Kenobi
- Mace Windu
- Yoda
- Ahsoka Tano
Explanation: Yoda hides on Dagobah after Order 66 and the Empire's rise. He lives there as a hermit for nearly 20 years before Luke finds him in The Empire Strikes Back.
Question 5 : What is the distinctive shape of the Imperial Star Destroyer?
Possible answers:
- Spherical
- Cylindrical
- Disc-shaped
- Triangular (wedge-shaped)
Explanation: The Imperial-class Star Destroyer has a very recognizable triangular (or wedge) shape. At 1,600 meters long, it can carry thousands of soldiers and TIE Fighter squadrons.
Question 6 : What orbits the forest moon of Endor in Return of the Jedi?
Possible answers:
- A Mon Calamari cruiser
- The second Death Star
- Starkiller Base
- Vader's Super Star Destroyer
Explanation: The second Death Star, still under construction, orbits the moon of Endor. A deflector shield generated from the surface protects the station.
Question 7 : Alderaan is Leia Organa's adopted homeworld. What tragic fate befalls it in Episode IV?
Possible answers:
- It is destroyed by the Death Star
- It is invaded by the Empire
- It suffers a civil war
- It is placed under galactic quarantine
Explanation: Alderaan is completely destroyed by the Death Star on Grand Moff Tarkin's orders, in Leia's presence.
Question 8 : Speeder bikes feature in a legendary chase through a forest. In which episode?
Possible answers:
- Episode I: The Phantom Menace
- Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
- Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
- Episode VII: The Force Awakens
Explanation: The speeder bike chase through the giant redwoods of Endor's moon is one of Return of the Jedi's (Episode VI) most famous action scenes.
Question 9 : Jakku is a desert planet littered with ship wreckage. Which character from the sequel trilogy grew up there?
Possible answers:
- Finn
- Poe Dameron
- Rose Tico
- Rey
Explanation: Rey grew up on Jakku as a scavenger, recovering ship parts to survive. It's on Jakku that she meets BB-8, then Finn, at the start of Episode VII.
Question 10 : The giant four-legged Imperial walkers seen on Hoth are called AT-ATs. What does this acronym stand for?
Possible answers:
- Assault Tank - Attack Trooper
- Advanced Tactical - Armored Tank
- All Terrain Armored Transport
- Armored Transport - All Terrain
Explanation: AT-AT stands for "All Terrain Armored Transport." These 22-meter-tall colossuses have become one of Star Wars' most iconic vehicles.