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10 | Star Wars: A New Hope Trivia

Posted on May 1, 2019April 4, 2022 by Brian
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A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…there was Star Wars Trivia!

It’s our tenth episode and that called for something special. Plus, this Saturday is May the Fourth, so it works on multiple levels. Yeah, I’m deep like that.
The original Star Wars film, A New Hope. Prove you have Jedi-like reflexes and skill by trying out our thirty Star Wars trivia questions.
 
 

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Episode Introduction

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…

I’m your host, Brian Rollins and this is Episode 10 of the Dorky, Geeky, Nerdy podcast. That’s right, 10 whole episodes. We made it. For those of you that have been with us since the beginning, thank you for your support. For episode 10, I wanted to do something classic that’s full of geeky trivia. The original Star Wars – Episode Four: A New Hope.

If you’re new or need a refresher on the suggested rules for playing, head over to dorkygeekynerdy.com/rules. From there you can find ways to follow the show on Facebook and Twitter. As always, the game consists of three rounds of ten questions. The rounds are named Dorky, Geeky, and Nerdy, each more difficult than the last.

OK, Red Squadron. Lock S-Foils in attack position and start your run.

The Dorky Round

1. What gangster appears in the rough cut of the film but wasn't restored until the special edition in 1997?

Jabba the Hutt

2. What country stood in for Tatoonie?

Tunisia

3. Who played R2-D2?

Kenny Baker

4. Which actor was not credited in the initial release of the film?

James Earl Jones asked to have his name omitted from credit. It would later be added for the special release.

5. Who actually says 'I have a bad feeling about this'?

Luke is the character that kicks off the tradition.

6. What character has the first line of dialogue?

C3-P0

7. Who does C3PO advise to 'Let the Wookiee win'?

R2-D2

8. George Lucas formed what company to do the visual effects for Star Wars?

Industrial Light & Magic

9. Star Wars was the highest grossing film of all time until surpassed by what movie?

ET: The Extra-Terrestrial in 1982

10. Who was the only cast member to receive an Academy Award nomination for their role in the film?

Sir Alec Guiness was nominated for best supporting actor.

The Geeky Round

1. In the initial draft of the script, what was Luke Skywalker's name?

Luke Starkiller

2. While we're used to 'Green screen' for compositing special effects, what color screens were used for Star Wars?

Blue screens

3. The word Wookiee originally appeared in what other George Lucas film?

THX1138

4. Who was working as a carpenter before starring in the film?

Harrison Ford

5. What company made the tie-in toys for the film?

Kenner

6. What's the name of Princess Leia's ship?

The Tantive IV

7. The Millennium Falcon was in what docking bay in Mos Eisley spaceport?

Docking Bay 94

8. The Rebel base was located on what moon?

Yavin 4

9. Han Solo comes from what planet?

Corellia

10. What Joseph Campbell book served as a roadmap for Star Wars?

The Hero with a Thousand Faces

The Nerdy Round

1. What language are the Jawas actually speaking?

It’s a sped up version of Zulu.

2. What does TIE in TIE Fighter stand for?

Twin Ion Engines

3. David Prowse earned what nickname from the cast and crew?

Darth Farmer, due to his heavy Bristol accent.

4. Before and just after filming, Peter Mayhew worked as what?

He worked as an orderly.

5. How many Oscars did Star Wars win in 1978?

Seven awards. It won for Set decoration, costume design, sound, film editing, visual effects, music, and a special achievement award for sound effects.[.toggle]

[toggle title="6. How many Oscars was it nominated for?"]Eleven. It didn’t win for actor in a supporting role, writing, director, and best picture.

7. The iconic score by John Williams won how many Grammys?

Three. Best instrumental composition, best score, and best pop instrumental recording.

8. What Japanese filmmaker's work served as inspiration for George Lucas' script?

Akira Kurosawa

9. Between the initial 1977 release and the 1997 Special Edition, how many times was Star Wars released in theaters?

Four times. 1978, 1979, 1981, and 1982

10. Chewbacca was based on what breed of dog?

Alaskan Malamute

Episode Conclusion

And that’s it. Number 10. Now would be a great time to drop us a line and tell us what you think. What do you like? What do you want to see change? Any topics you like us to cover? Head over dorkygeekynerdy.com/contact and let us know. We’d love to hear from you. We’re still learning and evolving and your input helps out immensely. We’ll be back again next week and here’s your hint:

What decade saw the rise of The Blob, The Thing, and Robbie the Robot?

I’m your host Brian Rollins. Thanks for listening and may the force be with you.

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  • 4 thoughts on “10 | Star Wars: A New Hope Trivia”

    1. Casheek says:
      June 7, 2019 at 11:47 pm

      The force was not strong with me on this one. Have to admit, the Peter Mayhew question got me a little choked up.

    2. Emmanuel says:
      June 26, 2019 at 12:38 am

      Yeah! Star Wars Trivia! I had no idea about Mayhew. That’s so sweet!

    3. EyeClepe says:
      July 31, 2019 at 12:10 pm

      Wonderful! Lookikng forward to more SW trivia.

    4. Albuct says:
      September 17, 2019 at 5:01 pm

      Where’s ESB?! It’s my favorite movie in the series. Please!

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