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216 | Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trivia

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Time for another jaunt to a Galaxy Far, Far Away with a fresh episode all about Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trivia. Get your X-Wing ready and let’s dive into thirty trivia questions.

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Episode Intro

Love it or hate it, we’re got the first movies of the sequel trilogy this week.

Hey gang, I’m your host, Brian Rollins and this week, we’ve got Star Wars The Force Awakens Trivia on tap. The new movies were divisive to say the least. But, we covered the other six movies in the Skywalker saga, so it only stands to reason we hit Episodes 7-9.

As always, it’s three rounds of 10 questions each. I ask, you get a timer, and then we settled up. Sound good? Great. Then let’s get started.

The Dorky Round

Carrie Fisher drops her princess title for what military one?
She’s a General in Episode VII
Who directed Episode VII?
JJ Abrams
Who flies a black & orange X-Wing?
Poe Dameron
Which original trilogy actor only appears at the very end of the film and has no dialogue?
Mark Hamill
Who is the first droid we meet in Episode VII?
BB-8
This is the first Star Wars film to be released by what studio?
Walt Disney Pictures
What character wore chrome stormtrooper armor?
Captain Phasma
Who plays the character of Rey?
Daisy Ridley
Adam Driver plays what villain?
Kylo Ren
The Galactic Empire is replaced by what organization?
The First Order

The Geeky Round

What star of Rogue One was one of the finalists to play Rey?
Felicity Jones
What is Kylo Ren’s birth name?
Ben Solo
The movie starts on which planet?
Jakku
Who says, “I have a bad feeling about this” in Episode VII?
Han Solo
Who described watching the movie as an experience akin to attending an ex-wife’s wedding?
George Lucas
What daughter of Carrie Fisher played Lt. Connix?
Billie Lourd
The Force Awakens marks the first time JJ Abrams did not use who as a composer?
Michael Giacchino. He does, however, have a cameo as a stormtrooper
Who was considered a top choice for directing Episode VII, but had conflicts with the film Tomorrowland?
Bard Bird
Episode VII is the first Star Wars movie released in what month?
December. All previous Star Wars movies were released in May.
Who received their 50th Oscar nomination for their work on the film?
John Williams

The Nerdy Round

Who is credited as a “consultant” for R2-D2?
Kenny Baker
JJ Abrams was inspired by what 1979 horror movie when naming Phasma?
Phantasm. He said the shiny armor reminded him of the spheres
Who voiced Maz Kanata?
Lupita Nyong’o
How many years, in-universe, separate Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens?
Thirty years
Due to Peter Mayhew’s age, what actor doubled for Chewbacca?
Joonas Suotamo
The New Republic’s capital is located on what planet?
Hosnian Prime
What trilogy of books by Chuck Wendig covers the time between Episodes VI and VII?
The Aftermath Trilogy
What deadly creatures are Han Solo and Chewbacca transporting?
Rathtars
What British actor plays the stormtrooper that Rey “mind tricks” into letting her go
Daniel Craig
What is Finn’s stormtrooper designation?
FN-2187

Episode Conclusion

And that’s it for Star Wars Episode 7. What was your take on the movie? Let me know on social media. I know Star Wars fans are not shy about their opinions.

I’ll be back next week with another episode. Here’s a clue for what to expect:

What toy was first released the tag line: ‘America’s Movable Fighting Man’

Toy trivia? It’s been a long time since we’ve had one of those. I think The Transformers was the last time we had one. Come back next Wednesday to find out what it is.

This has been episode 216 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast.

The theme music is by Jason Shaw at Audionautix.com.

This podcast was written, produced, and hosted by me, Brian Rollins. You can find out what else I’m up to at TheVoicesInMyHead.com.

Thanks for listening.