star-wars Trivia Quiz # 8
This is Star Wars Quiz # 8; the link to the answers is at the bottom of this page, hope you enjoy! You can return to the main Star Wars Trivia Quiz index, or try your luck at a random Star Wars Trivia Quiz.Star Wars Trivia Question 1
Random Movie Trivia - In 'Star Wars Episode IV', who said: 'The ability to destroy the planet is insignificant next to the power of the force.' ?
The correct answer is 'Darth Vader'
Early scence in 'Episode IV' pretty much establishing Vader as the powerful member of the Dark Side.
Star Wars Trivia Question 2
'Shadows of the Empire' quiz - As of 1997 (Star Wars special edition release), on which planet did the 'Outrider' make its first appearance?
The correct answer is 'Tatooine'
It can be seen leaving Mos Eisley as Luke and Ben are entering.
Star Wars Trivia Question 3
Famous Monster Actors Of Movieland - I was born in 1913 and one of my first roles was in 'A Chump at Oxford' starring Laurel and Hardy. The majority of my horror movies were in the 1950s and 1960s. I usually wound up playing a doctor in these films, either as creator or destroyer. I've also played Dr. Who in films and was in 'Star Wars'. Who am I?
The correct answer is 'Peter Cushing'
Cushing was well known for playing Dr. Frankenstein and Dr. Van Helsing for Hammer Studios.
Star Wars Trivia Question 4
Children of the Jedi - What settlement on Belsavis suffered frequent communications disruptions over six months?
The correct answer is 'Bot-Un'
The communications centre at Bot-Un went off-line at least five times in a six month period, due to Irek's force manipulation of the mechanisms.
Star Wars Trivia Question 5
Star Wars X-Wing Series Book 2: "Wedge's Gamble" - Who joined the squadron at the beginning of the book?
The correct answer is 'Aril Nunb and Pash Cracken'
Pash Cracken is the son of General Airen Cracken, one of the Alliance's legendary leaders. Aril Nunb is the sister of Nien Nunb who flew the Millennium Falcon into the Second Death Star with Lando Calrissian. Asyr Sei'lar a Bothan and Inyri Forge, who's sister Lujayne had been the first member of the NEW Rogue Squadron to be killed, joined Rogue Squadron later in the book
Star Wars Trivia Question 6
"Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire" by Steve Perry - What is the name of the smuggler who helps Leia and Lando out? (If the payment was high enough of course)
The correct answer is 'Dash Rendar'
Dash Rendar helped them out for credits. He was involved in the Battle of Hoth, where he brought down an Imperial Walker. The other three are smuggler friends of Han Solo from his time on Nar Shadaa, the Smugglers' Moon.
Star Wars Trivia Question 7
Star Wars Rhymes - species - I’m pretty mean
I like to eat
I’m big and ugly
And have no feet
What am I?
I like to eat
I’m big and ugly
And have no feet
What am I?
The correct answer is 'A Hutt'
Hutts are hermaphrodites and live a long time. The hutts have large egos because when they still lived on Varl, they worshipped the gods Evona and Ardos (the two suns). Evona slid into a black hole, setting off a chain reaction, destroying most of the planets, turning them into asteroids. Ardos, soon after, turned into a white dwarf. Because the hutts survived this, they thought themselves as greater than the gods.
Star Wars Trivia Question 8
George Lucas Films - In 'Return of the Jedi', how many operators did it take to operate Jabba the Hutt?
The correct answer is '6'
Jabba was the largest, most complex puppet ever constructed for a movie. There was actually a guy under the floor whose job it was to smoke a cigar for Jabba's hookah.
Star Wars Trivia Question 9
General Knowledge 'Star Wars' - What is the name of Bossk's ship?
The correct answer is 'Hound's Tooth'
Although not as advanced as the Slave I, the Hound's Tooth is a formidable ship.
Star Wars Trivia Question 10
Star Wars: A New Hope II - We get our first look at Grand Moff Tarkin aboard the newly constructed Death Star. Which excellent British actor portrayed Grand Moff Tarkin in this film?
The correct answer is 'Peter Cushing'
Peter Cushing was best known for appearing in British horror films produced by Hammer Films. Interestingly, he appeared in a couple dozen films with Christopher Lee, who would play Count Dooku (aka Darth Tyranus) in the later three 'Star Wars' episodes.