Star Wars Quiz
Vader, the Falcon, Dagobah, purple lightsabers and Grogu: 15 questions from a galaxy far, far away.
Which character is revealed to be Luke Skywalker's father in The Empire Strikes Back?
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Darth Vader
Darth Vader tells Luke the truth during their duel on Cloud City, one of cinema's most famous twists. Vader is the fallen Jedi Anakin Skywalker.
On set, actor David Prowse was given a decoy line about Obi-Wan killing Luke's father so the real reveal would not leak before release.
What is the name of Han Solo's ship?
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The Millennium Falcon
The Millennium Falcon is Han Solo's modified Corellian freighter, famous for making the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs, as he boasts to Luke and Obi-Wan.
Han won the Falcon from Lando Calrissian in a card game called sabacc, a story shown on screen in Solo: A Star Wars Story.
What species is Chewbacca?
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Wookiee
Chewbacca is a Wookiee from the forest planet Kashyyyk. He stands over two meters (seven feet) tall and serves as Han Solo's co-pilot and loyal friend.
Peter Mayhew, who played Chewbacca in the original films, stood 2.21 meters (7 feet 3 inches) tall and was discovered working as a hospital orderly in London.
On which desert planet does Luke Skywalker grow up?
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Tatooine
Luke is raised on a moisture farm on Tatooine by his aunt Beru and uncle Owen. The planet circles two suns, giving the saga its famous twin sunset shot.
The Tatooine scenes were filmed in Tunisia, and the name itself comes from the real Tunisian city of Tataouine.
In which year was the original Star Wars film released in cinemas?
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1977
Star Wars opened on May 25, 1977, and became the highest grossing film of its time. It was later subtitled Episode IV: A New Hope.
The film won six Academy Awards, including Best Original Score for John Williams and Best Visual Effects.
Which actress played Princess Leia in the original trilogy?
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Carrie Fisher
Carrie Fisher was just nineteen when she filmed the role of Leia Organa, the rebel leader and senator who turns out to be Luke's twin sister.
Fisher was also a respected novelist and screenwriter, polishing dialogue for films such as Hook and Sister Act without credit.
Which planet does the Death Star destroy in A New Hope?
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Alderaan
Grand Moff Tarkin orders the destruction of Alderaan, Leia's peaceful home world, to demonstrate the Death Star's power while she is forced to watch, even after she gives him a false location for the rebel base.
Obi-Wan senses the destruction from the Falcon, describing it as millions of voices crying out in terror and then suddenly silenced.
On which swamp planet does Luke find Yoda in The Empire Strikes Back?
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Dagobah
Yoda lives in exile on the swampy, fog-covered planet Dagobah, where Luke trains with him after being told to go there by the spirit of Obi-Wan.
Yoda was a puppet operated and voiced by Frank Oz, the Muppets performer behind Miss Piggy and Fozzie Bear.
What color is Mace Windu's lightsaber in the prequel trilogy?
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Purple
Mace Windu, played by Samuel L. Jackson, wields the only purple lightsaber among the Jedi of the prequel films, from Attack of the Clones onward.
Jackson asked George Lucas for a purple blade so he could spot himself in the crowded arena battle on Geonosis.
Which 1999 film introduced the characters Jar Jar Binks and Qui-Gon Jinn?
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The Phantom Menace
The Phantom Menace, the first of the prequels, introduced the Gungan Jar Jar Binks and the Jedi master Qui-Gon Jinn, played by Liam Neeson, along with a young Anakin Skywalker and the Sith apprentice Darth Maul.
It was the first Star Wars film in sixteen years, and its podrace sequence was one of the earliest largely computer generated action set pieces.
Which composer wrote the music for the Star Wars saga?
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John Williams
John Williams composed the scores for all nine saga films, from the 1977 original through The Rise of Skywalker in 2019, creating themes such as the Imperial March and Duel of the Fates.
The American Film Institute named the original Star Wars score the greatest American film score of all time in 2005.
What is Kylo Ren's birth name?
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Ben Solo
Kylo Ren was born Ben Solo, the son of Han Solo and Leia Organa, and trained as a Jedi under his uncle Luke before turning to the dark side.
Adam Driver, who played him, is a former United States Marine who studied at the Juilliard School before his acting career.
In The Mandalorian, what is the real name of the character fans nicknamed Baby Yoda?
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Grogu
The Child's name is Grogu, revealed in the season two episode The Jedi when Ahsoka Tano, played by Rosario Dawson, communicates with him through the Force and learns about his past at the Jedi Temple.
Jon Favreau chose the name during season one, and Dave Filoni said the writers deliberately waited to reveal it until Ahsoka appeared.
According to the prequel films, who built C-3PO?
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Anakin Skywalker
Young Anakin Skywalker builds C-3PO from spare parts in his slave quarters on Tatooine, as shown in The Phantom Menace, to help his mother Shmi.
Anthony Daniels played C-3PO in every live action Star Wars film, the only actor to appear in all of them.
Who directed The Empire Strikes Back?
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Irvin Kershner
George Lucas handed directing duties to his former film school teacher Irvin Kershner for the 1980 sequel, while he produced the film, oversaw the story and financed it largely with his own money.
Kershner was reluctant at first, but Lucas insisted he was the right person to bring more emotional depth to the characters.
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When Star Wars opened in May 1977, it played in just 32 cinemas and went on to become the biggest film of its time. Nine saga films, two spin-offs and a wave of television series later, Darth Vader is still the most recognizable villain in cinema and Grogu is the most adorable thing on Disney+.
These 15 questions focus mainly on the films, from the original trilogy through the prequels and sequels, with a couple of detours into The Mandalorian. You will meet the planets, ships, droids and lightsaber colors every fan should know, plus a few behind-the-camera facts for those who have the Empire Strikes Back credits memorized.
You will find 15 multiple choice questions here, each with four options. Difficulty: Medium. Most people finish in about 6 minutes, and every answer comes with a short explanation and one extra fact worth keeping.
How to play
Read the question and pick one of the four answers. The correct answer is revealed straight away with a short explanation, then press Next question to keep going. At the end you get your score out of 15 and a full review of your round. Play again any time and the questions arrive in a fresh order. There is no timer and no account.
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Does this Star Wars quiz cover the TV shows?
Mostly the films, but there is a question or two about The Mandalorian, so a little Disney+ knowledge helps.
What is the best order to watch the Star Wars films?
Many fans recommend release order, starting with the 1977 original, so the big reveal in The Empire Strikes Back lands as intended.
How many questions are in the Star Wars Quiz?
Fifteen multiple choice questions, each with four options and an instant explanation after you answer.
Answer key: all 15 questions with explanations
- Which character is revealed to be Luke Skywalker's father in The Empire Strikes Back?
Darth Vader Darth Vader tells Luke the truth during their duel on Cloud City, one of cinema's most famous twists. Vader is the fallen Jedi Anakin Skywalker. On set, actor David Prowse was given a decoy line about Obi-Wan killing Luke's father so the real reveal would not leak before release. - What is the name of Han Solo's ship?
The Millennium Falcon The Millennium Falcon is Han Solo's modified Corellian freighter, famous for making the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs, as he boasts to Luke and Obi-Wan. Han won the Falcon from Lando Calrissian in a card game called sabacc, a story shown on screen in Solo: A Star Wars Story. - What species is Chewbacca?
Wookiee Chewbacca is a Wookiee from the forest planet Kashyyyk. He stands over two meters (seven feet) tall and serves as Han Solo's co-pilot and loyal friend. Peter Mayhew, who played Chewbacca in the original films, stood 2.21 meters (7 feet 3 inches) tall and was discovered working as a hospital orderly in London. - On which desert planet does Luke Skywalker grow up?
Tatooine Luke is raised on a moisture farm on Tatooine by his aunt Beru and uncle Owen. The planet circles two suns, giving the saga its famous twin sunset shot. The Tatooine scenes were filmed in Tunisia, and the name itself comes from the real Tunisian city of Tataouine. - In which year was the original Star Wars film released in cinemas?
1977 Star Wars opened on May 25, 1977, and became the highest grossing film of its time. It was later subtitled Episode IV: A New Hope. The film won six Academy Awards, including Best Original Score for John Williams and Best Visual Effects. - Which actress played Princess Leia in the original trilogy?
Carrie Fisher Carrie Fisher was just nineteen when she filmed the role of Leia Organa, the rebel leader and senator who turns out to be Luke's twin sister. Fisher was also a respected novelist and screenwriter, polishing dialogue for films such as Hook and Sister Act without credit. - Which planet does the Death Star destroy in A New Hope?
Alderaan Grand Moff Tarkin orders the destruction of Alderaan, Leia's peaceful home world, to demonstrate the Death Star's power while she is forced to watch, even after she gives him a false location for the rebel base. Obi-Wan senses the destruction from the Falcon, describing it as millions of voices crying out in terror and then suddenly silenced. - On which swamp planet does Luke find Yoda in The Empire Strikes Back?
Dagobah Yoda lives in exile on the swampy, fog-covered planet Dagobah, where Luke trains with him after being told to go there by the spirit of Obi-Wan. Yoda was a puppet operated and voiced by Frank Oz, the Muppets performer behind Miss Piggy and Fozzie Bear. - What color is Mace Windu's lightsaber in the prequel trilogy?
Purple Mace Windu, played by Samuel L. Jackson, wields the only purple lightsaber among the Jedi of the prequel films, from Attack of the Clones onward. Jackson asked George Lucas for a purple blade so he could spot himself in the crowded arena battle on Geonosis. - Which 1999 film introduced the characters Jar Jar Binks and Qui-Gon Jinn?
The Phantom Menace The Phantom Menace, the first of the prequels, introduced the Gungan Jar Jar Binks and the Jedi master Qui-Gon Jinn, played by Liam Neeson, along with a young Anakin Skywalker and the Sith apprentice Darth Maul. It was the first Star Wars film in sixteen years, and its podrace sequence was one of the earliest largely computer generated action set pieces. - Which composer wrote the music for the Star Wars saga?
John Williams John Williams composed the scores for all nine saga films, from the 1977 original through The Rise of Skywalker in 2019, creating themes such as the Imperial March and Duel of the Fates. The American Film Institute named the original Star Wars score the greatest American film score of all time in 2005. - What is Kylo Ren's birth name?
Ben Solo Kylo Ren was born Ben Solo, the son of Han Solo and Leia Organa, and trained as a Jedi under his uncle Luke before turning to the dark side. Adam Driver, who played him, is a former United States Marine who studied at the Juilliard School before his acting career. - In The Mandalorian, what is the real name of the character fans nicknamed Baby Yoda?
Grogu The Child's name is Grogu, revealed in the season two episode The Jedi when Ahsoka Tano, played by Rosario Dawson, communicates with him through the Force and learns about his past at the Jedi Temple. Jon Favreau chose the name during season one, and Dave Filoni said the writers deliberately waited to reveal it until Ahsoka appeared. - According to the prequel films, who built C-3PO?
Anakin Skywalker Young Anakin Skywalker builds C-3PO from spare parts in his slave quarters on Tatooine, as shown in The Phantom Menace, to help his mother Shmi. Anthony Daniels played C-3PO in every live action Star Wars film, the only actor to appear in all of them. - Who directed The Empire Strikes Back?
Irvin Kershner George Lucas handed directing duties to his former film school teacher Irvin Kershner for the 1980 sequel, while he produced the film, oversaw the story and financed it largely with his own money. Kershner was reluctant at first, but Lucas insisted he was the right person to bring more emotional depth to the characters.
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