How Well Do You Really Know the Original Star Wars Trilogy?

By: Gavin Thagard
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3 min
How Well Do You Really Know the Original Star Wars Trilogy?
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About This Quiz

"A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...." - Star Wars

For a franchise that started in the 1970s, Star Wars was quite innovative and completely mesmerizing for moviegoers of all ages. Since then, it has launched into one of the largest franchises in the world, with a value in the billions of dollars. 

Are you a fan of the Star Wars' franchise? Could you pass this quiz on it? Here's your chance to find out. 

Star Wars is a science fiction/fantasy film created by George Lucas. The original movie, Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, was released in 1977 with the other two movies coming in 1980 and 1983. These three movies would be the birth of a franchise that produced future movies, cartoons, toys, and even comic books. Even today, the franchise does not appear to be slowing down. 

How much do you know about the Star Wars' franchise, though? Do you remember the characters and their heroic acts? What about the insane revelations and plot twists? How about you put that Star Wars' knowledge to the test with this quiz? That's if you're up for the challenge. If you are, get started and see how much you really know about Star Wars! 

What are the strongest Jedi called?
Sith Lords
Jedi Masters
Jedi Kings
Jedi Emperors
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Wrong Answer

Jedi Masters are the strongest users of the Force. They are followed by Jedi Knights.

Who is revealed to be Luke Skywalker's sister?
Padme Amidala
Beru Lars
Princess Leia
Jyn Erso
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Princess Leia is from the planet Alderaan. She's also a member of the Imperial Senate, which is virtually powerless when the series starts.

What is R2-D2?
A planet
A robot
A clone
A Jedi
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R2-D2 is a major character throughout the history of the Star Wars' franchise. He's played a part in eight of the movies.

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Which character is covered in gold plating?
Boba Fett
Jabba the Hutt
Han Solo
C-3PO
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C-3PO is a humanoid robot. As with R2-D2, he's appeared in every film.

Who is Luke Skywalker's father?
Anakin
Obi-Wan
Yoda
Han
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Wrong Answer

Anakin was one of the strongest Jedi before the fall of the Jedi Order. Sadly, he played a part in the Order's fall.

On which planet was Luke Skywalker raised?
Hoth
Alderaan
Yavin
Tatooine
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Wrong Answer

Tatooine is a desert planet in the Tatoo system. The planet houses criminals from around the galaxy.

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Who mentors Luke Skywalker?
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Anakin Skywalker
Darth Sidious
Darth Vader
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Obi-Wan Kenobi was a powerful Jedi Master. He defeated the first Sith Lord in over 1,000 years during the Battle of Naboo.

What does Princess Leia send off with R2-D2 before being captured?
Anakin's lightsaber
Blueprints
A superweapon
The Millennium Falcon
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R2-D2 and C-3PO end up with Luke Skywalker after landing on Tatooine. Skywalker tries to help the two find Obi-Wan to complete their mission.

What name is Obi-Wan Kenobi going by?
Ben
Boba
Han
Darth
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Obi-Wan gives Luke Skywalker his father's lightsaber. When he does this, he tells Luke that Anakin is dead.

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What is Han Solo?
A bounty hunter
A Sith Lord
A smuggler
An engineer
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Han Solo is an orphan from the planet Corellia. With no parents, he turned to a life of crime, stealing to stay alive.

Who is Han Solo indebted to?
Yoda
Darth Vader
Jabba the Hutt
Boba Fett
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Jabba the Hutt leads a powerful cartel. He employs other criminals such as smugglers and bounty hunters.

What ship did Han Solo fly?
Star Destroyer
Millennium Falcon
TIE Fighter
Slave I
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Before Han Solo gained ownership, the Millennium Falcon was owned by Lando Calrissian. Calrissian lost the ship to Solo during a game of Corellian Spike.

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What species is Chewbacca?
Wookiee
Jawa
Togorian
Gungan
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Chewbacca is Han Solo's partner. He co-pilots the Millennium Falcon.

Who does the Jedi Order oppose?
Galactic Republic
The First Empire
The Sith Empire
Galactic Empire
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The Galactic Empire is defended by the Imperial Military. The Empire rules through fear and power.

Who leads the Galactic Empire?
Darth Vader
Darth Sidious
Boba Fett
Count Dooku
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For years, Darth Sidious disguised himself as Supreme Chancellor Palpatine. After defeating the Jedi Order, Palpatine was able to position himself as sole ruler of the Galactic Empire.

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What title does Darth Sidious hold?
Sith King
Jedi Master
Sith Lord
Sith Master
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Sith Lords gain power by utilizing the dark side of the Force. The Order was founded by Darth Bane.

Who is Darth Vader?
Anakin Skywalker
Han Solo
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Mace Windu
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Wrong Answer

Part of Star Wars' success comes from its great revelations. None are better than when Darth Vader reveals he is Anakin Skywalker, Luke's father.

What did the Galactic Empire replace?
First Republic
Galactic Republic
The Jedi Aristocracy
The Democracy of the Galaxy
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The Galactic Republic was a representative democracy with three branches of government. Palpatine was able to take advantage of corruption in the Republic to rise to power.

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What superweapon does the Galactic Empire control?
Atomic bomb
Death Ship
Destroyer I
Death Star
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The Death Star has the ability to destroy entire planets. With such power, it's meant to keep rebellious planets in line.

Which group is fighting back against the Galactic Empire?
First Rebel Force
Alliance of Democratic Opposition
Rebel Alliance
Opposition Alliance Force
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Since the fall of the Galactic Republic, the Rebel Alliance has sought to bring down the Galactic Empire. However, the Death Star threatens their opposition.

Which planet is home to the Rebel Alliance's secret base?
Hoth
Tatooine
Kamino
Jakku
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Wrong Answer

Hoth is an ice planet. It first appears in the second film.

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Who is the last Grand Master of the Jedi?
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Yoda
Anakin Skywalker
Mace Wendo
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The Grand Master title is reserved for the Jedi who is both oldest and wisest. Before the fall of the Jedi Order, the Grand Master was in charge of the Jedi High Council.

Where does Luke Skywalker go to train with Yoda?
Bespin
Hoth
Dagobah
Naboo
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After the death of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Luke Skywalker needs a mentor to teach him the Force. Guided by Obi-Wan's voice, Luke goes to Dagobah.

What does a Jedi fight with?
Lightsaber
Star gun
Katana
Spear
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Wrong Answer

Lightsabers are powered by kyber crystals. These crystals combine with the Force from a wielder to form a lightsaber.

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What wound did Darth Vader inflect on Luke Skywalker?
Scarred his face
Cut out his eye
Cut off his foot
Cut off his hand
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Anakin Skywalker had his own arm cut off when he was younger. It occurred during his fight with Dooku.

What species is Boba Fett?
Jawa
Clone
Droid
Kamarian
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Wrong Answer

Boba Fett is a clone of Jango Fett, who also raises and trains him. When Jango Fett is killed by the Jedi, Boba Fett swears revenge.

What job does Boba Fett have?
Imperial soldier
Death Star pilot
Bounty hunter
Smuggler
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Wrong Answer

Boba Fett is regarded as one of the deadliest bounty hunters in all the galaxy. He sets his eyes on Han Solo, who has a bounty on his head from Jabba the Hutt.

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How does Boba Fett capture Han Solo?
Ambushes the Millennium Falcon
He's frozen in carbonite.
Kidnaps Princess Leia
Takes him from prison
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Wrong Answer

Darth Vader freezes Han Solo while testing out a carbon-freezing facility. This allows Boba Fett to capture Han with little resistance.

Where do Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader have their first duel?
The Death Star
Galactic City
Lars Homestead
Cloud City
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Cloud City is a colony located on the planet Bespin. The colony is used for mining Tibanna gas.

How does Yoda die?
Old age
Darth Vader kills him.
Darth Sidious executes him.
Boba Fett shoots him.
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Yoda has a mysterious background, and no one knows where he comes from. He was around 900 years old when he died.

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Darth Vader asks Luke Skywalker to do what?
Go into hiding
Join the dark side
Restart the Jedi Order
Kill Obi-Wan Kenobi
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After Yoda died, Luke Skywalker became the last known Jedi. If he were to choose the dark side, the Jedi Order would cease to exist.

What's the name of the final movie of the first trilogy?
The Return of the Jedi
The Last Jedi
The Empire Strikes Back
A New Hope
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Star Wars originally wasn't intended to be a trilogy. In fact, the first movie wasn't titled "A New Hope" until the other movies were planned.

Who defeats Darth Vader?
Luke Skywalker
Han Solo
Princess Leia
Chewbacca
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Wrong Answer

After becoming a Jedi Master, Luke Skywalker defeats his father in a lightsaber duel. Instead of killing his father, he tries to persuade him back to the light side of the Force.

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Who is the Chosen One?
Luke Skywalker
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Han Solo
Anakin Skywalker
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Anakin Skywalker was always supposed to be the Chosen One, but he sided with the dark side of the Force. However, when he kills Darth Sidious, he fulfills the prophecy and restores balance to the Force.

Which battle saw the destruction of the Death Star II?
Battle of Quell
Battle of Yavin
Battle of Endor
Attack on Cymoon 1
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After the destruction of the first Death Star, the Galactic Empire sought to build another one. However, when the Sith Lords were defeated, the Death Star II fell shortly after.

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