You'll Need To Use the Force To Pass This Star Wars Quiz!
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What on Earth can possibly be said about Star Wars that hasn't already been said a million times over? The Science Fantasy Space Opera of the Skywalker clan has enamored audiences since the late '70s and shows absolutely no signs of stopping any time soon! In fact, since the franchise was purchased by Disney back in 2013, the company has made it clear that there will be a new entry in the franchise every single year from now until, well, whenever it stops becoming profitable!
When the first film in the franchise hit theaters, nobody could have expected the series to become a phenomenon like it has. Alongside the films, Star Wars fans are treated to a never-ending expanded universe of books, novels, comics, video games, and TV shows. The lore of this universe goes ridiculously deep, so much so that even many self-proclaimed "diehard fans" don't know everything there is to know about the characters and universe that they love so much.
So, we're going to send out a challenge to all of you hardcore Star Wars geeks out there: Do you have the knowledge of the galaxy far, far away to ace this quiz? Let's see if you'll need the force to pass this Star Wars quiz!
Who was the apprentice of Count Dooku?
After the (apparent) death of Darth Maul in Episode I, fans were eager to see what George Lucas would think up for his next great Star Wars villain. Upon first glance, audiences were disappointed; Count Dooku was just an old British dude with a curved lightsaber. Over time, however, fans came to love the character's elegant and bourgeois brand of evil. Before he turned to the Dark Side and took up the mantle of Darth Tyrannus, Dooku had an apprentice. Who was it?
How did Han win the Falcon from Lando?
When it comes to ships in the Star Wars universe, nothing even comes close to the Millennium Falcon! The characters in-universe can't believe the old Correllian Cargo ship is still fit to operate, calling it a piece of garbage and a bucket of bolts. But, when the Empire or the First Order is on your tail, there's not a ship that's more reliable than this one. The ship was originally owned by Lando Calrissian before Han Solo took ownership by...
Who adopted Leia after Padme's death?
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith is the final chapter in Anakin Skywalker's tragic fall to the Dark Side and his rise as the evil Darth Vader. Anakin seemingly had everything going for him- He was a war hero, his wife Padme was expecting, and he had a strong friendship with his mentor Obi-Wan. But then, recurring premonitions of his wife's death made him cut a deal with Darth Sidious. Ironically, Anakin's own actions directly lead to Padme's death, but not before she gives birth to Luke and Leia. Obi-Wan took Luke, but who took Leia?
BB-8 is the droid of:
Though nobody can ever replace our beloved R2 and Threepio, the little droid BB-8 captured our hearts in 2015's Star Wars Episode VII. BB-8 acted as one of the film's main characters, stranded on the desert planet of Jakku with vital information about Luke Skywalker's whereabouts until he was rescued and later picked up by Han Solo. Although this little guy is pretty independent for the majority of the film, he does belong to one of The Force Awaken's main characters.
What color of body part has C-3PO NEVER had?
C-3PO. human cyborg relations, has always acted as the comic relief of the Star Wars Saga. He's whiny, effeminate, and next to useless in battle, but there's just something about the way he carries himself and his interactions with R2 that makes him such an endearing character. Throughout the franchise Threepio has been beaten and battered, losing limbs left and right and having to make due with replacement parts. Which of the following colors has C-3PO NEVER had on his body?
What is Kylo Ren's real name?
The identity of The Force Awaken's villain Kylo Ren was speculated heavily all the way up to the film's release. Portrayed by Adam Driver, people had his identity speculated as being everyone from a reincarnated Darth Revan to a fallen Luke Skywalker. Though JJ Abrams let the speculation run wild while he coyly kept his mouth shut, it eventually came out that Driver would be playing a completely new character and that "Kylo Ren" was simply a title given to him by Supreme Leader Snoke. What is Kylo Ren's real name?
Which Prequel villain were the Gungans actually able to defeat?
Believe it or not, the Gungans are actually a race with a storied history of brave warriors. But we all know them thanks to Jar Jar, an uncharacteristically clumsy member of the species that came into contact with the heroes of The Phantom Menace. In the Clone Wars TV show, the Gungans got to redeem themselves as serious warriors when they ambushed and captured this legendary prequel baddie alive when he tried to take over their home planet of Naboo:
Which of these Original Trilogy characters did not appear in Rogue One?
Rogue One was the first of (most likely) many spin-off movies set within the Star Wars Universe. For their first venture into uncharted territory, Lucasfilm played it fairly safe and set the movie in between Episodes III and IV, with a plot revolving around the theft of the Death Star plans. Although all of the main characters were brand new, the movie featured supporting roles for multiple characters from both the prequels and the original trilogy. Which of these OT characters did not appear in the film?
Which of the following isn't a name of a Star Wars ship?
What's a Sci-Fi movie without some good ships? Much like Star Trek and Firefly and Battlestar Galactica, the Star Wars saga has no shortage of iconic space ships traveling around its galaxy. With such an expansive lore, the sheer number of ships out there will make even the most die-hard fan's head spin; there are ships introduced in the various video games and comic books that are so out there it's not even funny! Which of the following is NOT a name of a ship in this universe?
What was Finn's call number as a Stormtrooper?
Fans today know him as Finn, but one of the heroes of The Force Awakens didn't have a name at all before the events of the movie! Much like other members of the First Order's Stormtrooper army, Finn was taken away from his family and home planet as a child and indoctrinated by the military unit to be a emotionless killing machine. However, once he decided to defect from the First Order, Poe Dameron designated him Finn in reference to his original Stormtrooper call number.
What was Luke planning to be before he joined the Rebellion?
Before he went on to become the last of the Jedi, Luke Skywalker was a humble moisture farmer on the desert planet of Tatooine. Though he loved his Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru, he didn't want to stay around and farm for the rest of his life. He "had too much of his father in him" and yearned for days of adventure. Like so many of us, he felt like he could achieve so much more out in the big wide world. What did Luke dream of being before the events of A New Hope?
Who was Rey going to sell BB-8 to?
The latest addition to the Star Wars saga would have gone much different had Rey caved in to the offer to sell the little droid BB-8. The future Jedi-in-training helped the robot get out of a nasty situation before taking him with her to the market. Once she starts talking to her normal business partner, they make her a devilish offer to take the droid off her hands. Thankfully, she refuses the offer, putting her into more trouble and setting the events of the film in motion.
Which of these is an unusual, but possible lightsaber color?
When the Prequel trilogy rolled around, people were stoked to see the Jedi Knights in their prime. Before, they had only witnessed duels between an untrained boy, a lumbering android, and an old man; words cannot describe how hyped we were for the Darth Maul/Obi-Wan/Qui-Gonn duel! Surprisingly, most of the Jedi during the heyday of the Republic had blue or green lightsabers. Every now and again, somebody would break the mold and have a color that was completely out of left field.
Who uttered the warning: "I am altering the deal. Pray I do not alter it any further?"
It may not be as popular as lines like "I am your father" or "Do or do not, there is no try," but this line from the Star Wars saga has risen in popularity through the years. It is said in the heat of the moment, when one of the characters feel that another isn't holding up their end of the deal. The other party fully acknowledges that they are changing the terms before warning that they may change it some more. Who said it?
What was the name of Obi-Wan's almost-girlfriend?
In the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars, fans got the shocking revelation that Obi-Wan Kenobi, the character who normally is a stickler for the rules of the Jedi, was once in love. During the Mandalorian Civil War Kenobi acted as this Dutchess' bodyguard; the two became very close during their time together. They were reunited later on in life when the Clone Wars came to her homeworld. Sadly, she was killed by Darth Maul and was left to die in Kenobi's arms.
What is another name for the Sarlacc Pit?
One of the greatest scenes in Star Wars history Luke's rescue of Han Solo over the great Sarlacc Pit. The pit was a favorite spot of the crime lord Jabba the Hutt for executions; he would suspend his victims above the mouth of the deadly beast before pushing them into the pit, where they would be slowly digested by the Sarlacc over the next thousand years. The pit in the middle of the Tatooine desert goes by another name, as well:
Which of these characters has appeared in every Star Wars movie to date?
If there's one thing Lucasfilm knows, it's how to evoke nostalgia in their audience. when the trailers for the prequels dropped, Star Wars lovers everywhere were transported back to the days of their childhood. When the first trailer for The Force Awakened came out, there was a similar response. One of the easiest ways to make a call back to the original films is the inclusion of old characters. This Star Wars character has appeared in every single film (including the spin-offs) to date:
How old was Master Yoda in Return of the Jedi?
In the final entry in the original Star Wars trilogy, Master Yoda finally succumbed to all the years and stress he had behind him. Luke takes a detour from returning with his friends to the Rebel base and goes to Degobah to finish his Jedi training. Instead, he finds that Master Yoda is sick and dying. He begs his master not to leave, to which the little green alien responds: "When _____ years old you reach, look as good you will not."
On what planet did Rey find Luke?
After an absence of over thirty years, Star Wars fans were rabid to see their favorite characters from the Original Trilogy on screen again. Han, Leia, Chewie, and the Droids were prominent in all the marketing, while Luke Skywalker was nowhere to be seen. Turns out, it was because the legendary Jedi didn't appear until the final minutes of the film! After Starkiller Base was destroyed and the map to Skywalker was completed, Rey travels with Chewie and R2 to find him on this planet:
What was the name of the diastorous Christmas-themed Star Wars special?
In 1978, still riding high off of the success of the first Star Wars movie, George Lucas convinced the cast to come back for a mini special to be aired around Christmas time in the U.S. What resulted was....one of the worst things ever made. Instead of focusing on the heroes we knew and loved, most of the special followed Chewbacca's family as they watched a series of holiday-themed skits on TV while the main characters were reduced to simple cameos. It was so bad that Lucas himself said that he wishes he could take a sledgehammer to every copy of the special!
What were the color of Ahsoka Tano's lightsabers after she left the Jedi Order?
One of the best characters to come out of the Clone Wars TV show was Anakin Skywalker's apprentice, Ahsoka Tano. When she first appeared fans hated her immaturity and "cute" mannerisms that made her appeal more to 10 year old fans. Thankfully, as the show matured, so did Ahsoka; when all was said and done Tano has become a huge fan-favorite. In Star Wars: Rebels the character appeared once again, expelled from the Jedi Order and on the run from the Empire. What color were her lightsabers?
Which of these Star Wars stories is still considered canon?
When Disney purchased Star Wars back in 2013, they announced that only a select few pieces of the lore would still be considered canon to the universe. It made sense; there have been dozens of stories written about what happened to our heroes after the Original Trilogy, but Disney wanted to tell their own story! Fans were furious that their favorite stories now were little more than legends. But not all of the old stories were pushed aside! Which of these Star Wars older Star Wars stories is still considered canon?
Who taught Obi-Wan and Yoda the ability to become a Force Ghost?
Ever wondered why Obi-Wan, Yoda, and Anakin are the only Force Ghosts that appear in the entire Star Wars franchise? Well, it may have just been a plot hole during the time of the Original Trilogy, but it was retroactively explained that this is simply because they were all taught by the same person! During a lengthy arc during the Clone Wars TV show, Yoda spends time training with this Jedi Master learning this ability. Of course, the person that taught him never mastered the technique themselves...
How many of the Star Wars movies has George Lucas directed himself?
He may be the father of all things Star Wars, but contrary to popular belief he was not behind the camera for every movie in the pre-Force Awakens era. That said, George will always hold a special place in our heart for his work on A New Hope, which completely revolutionized the movie industry and helped establish the idea of the summer blockbuster. So the question remains: how many of the Star Wars films have been directed by George Lucas himself?
Which is the correct order of ownership for R2-D2?
Next to maybe Darth Vader, the little droid R2-D2 is the most marketable and popular character in the Star Wars Universe. The adorable little droid may not be able to talk, but he has the spunkiest personality you could imagine! His loyalty to his owners as well as his love of adventure and hilarious banter with C-3PO makes him the greatest robot in movie history. R2 has belonged to many different people over the course of the saga- Which of these is the correct order of ownership?
What force power does Darth Vader's armor prevent him from using?
Darth Vader is by far the most recognizable (and merchandise-able) character in the entire Star Wars saga. Even people who have never watched a single minute of the movies are familiar with "I am your father," his breathing apparatus, and his outfit. At the end of Episode III, Vader was left for dead on Mustafar, burned to a crisp and missing three of his limbs. Palpatine gave him this incredible armor that helped him survive, but also severely weakened his connection to the Force. Which of these powers can Vader not use?
What is the species of the villanous Cad Bane?
It's such a shame that the Clone Wars TV show hasn't been seen by more people; it is universally highly regarded by fans and is arguably better than the three Prequel movies combined! A large part of what made the show so popular was its awesome new characters, and you don't get more awesome than Cad Bane. Bane is a bounty hunter who helped train Boba Fett and could hold his own against even the most powerful of the Jedi. What species was Cad Bane?
Who put in the order for the Clone Army?
In Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Obi-Wan Kenobi is sent on a wild goose chase that leads him to the sterilized planet of Kamino. Once there, he is informed that the army of clones ordered by this Jedi Master is ready for combat. From here, the rest is history: The Jedi Council approves of the army and leads them in a galaxy-shattering conflict between the Republic and the Separatists. Who was the Jedi who secretly put in the order for the clones?
At the end of 2017, how many console Star Wars: Battlefront games will there be?
Love or hate where EA and DICE are taking the series, can't we all just admit that it's cool to finally be playing AAA Star Wars games again!? In November of 2017 DICE is set to launch its sequel to the company's first Battlefront game, which itself was a reboot of the popular series for the Playstation 2 and original Xbox. These games let fans fulfill their fantasy of taking part in epic battles set in the Star Wars Universe as well as take control of their favorite characters. Including handheld systems, how many Battlefront games will there be once Battlefront II releases?
What is inscribed on the hilt of Mace Windu's lightsaber?
Fans knew they were in for a treat when it was announced that Samuel L. Jackson was going to be playing a Jedi Master in the Prequel Trilogy. And they weren't disappointed! Windu was wise, calm, and collected on the outside, but you could always tell there was something more fierce just under the surface, waiting to break out. When he finally ignited his lightsaber for the first time in Episode II and again in Episode III, we all went ballistic! At the behest of Sam Jackson, what was inscribed on Mace's lightsaber hilt?
What is the name of Chewbacca's son?
In the aforementioned Christmas special, it was revealed that Chewie had a family back on his home planet who he left behind when he made his life debt to Han Solo. The special may have never been canon in the first place, but the recent book Empire's End hit us straight with a bit of information straight out of left field when it casually mentioned that Chewie had a son. To make it even crazier, he had the same name as the one in the Christmas special! What is his name?
Who was the original villain in Return of the Jedi?
During the early days of Star Wars, George Lucas had a grand vision to make an entire sequel trilogy set immediately after Episode VI. This meant that originally the Emperor did not make an appearance in the flesh until Episode IX, and that the entire Luke/Vader conflict needed to be drawn out for three more movies. However, during the early stages of pre-production Lucas decided that Return of the Jedi was going to be the final (or at least, the intended final) part of the saga. In the early drafts, who was supposed to be the main villain of Episode VI?
What was the very first battle that General Grievous took part in?
Audiences are still baffled as to why Lucasfilm didn't introduce General Grievous until Episode III. Perhaps it was because Count Dooku received a lukewarm reception in Attack of the Clones, or maybe the company just needed a new villain to sell toys. Either way, he was a fun character that has grown in popularity over the years. With Grievous being brought into the fold in between two movies, it is difficult to pin down where he comes into the picture. In the official canon, what was the first battle he was a part of?
What is the name of the voice actor who plays Darth Maul and Emperor Palpatine in the Clone Wars and Rebels?
To the casual Star Wars fan, this guy is a nobody. To anyone who's watched any of the recent animated shows or played any recent Star Wars video games, this man is a god among men. In both the Clone Wars and Rebels TV series, this voice actor does double duty as both Darth Maul and Emperor Palpatine. He has played these character across multiple shows and video games, so much so that many people consider him the "real" Darth Maul over Ray Park (the actor who played him in The Phantom Menace).
What was Harrison Ford's profession before he was an actor?
As crazy as it sounds, before he met George Lucas, Harrison Ford had never acted a day in his life. Ford got noticed by an aspiring producer, who got him to audition with George Lucas for a part in American Graffiti. From there, Ford would go on to play screen icons like Han Solo, Indiana Jones, and Rick Deckard. We'd say that he made the right choice! But what did Ford do before he donned the blaster and the fedora?