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Star Wars: A New Hope Trivia Header

Star Wars: A New Hope (Nerdy Round)

1

What language are the Jawas actually speaking?
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It's a sped up version of Zulu

2

What does TIE in TIE Fighter stand for?
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Twin Ion Engines

3

David Prowse earned what nickname from the cast and crew?
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Darth Farmer
(Due to his heavy Bristol accent)

4

Before and just after filming, Peter Mayhew worked as what?
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He worked as an orderly.

5

How many Oscars did Star Wars win in 1978?
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Seven awards. It won for Set Decoration, Costume Design, Sound, Film Editing, Visual FX, Music, and a Special Achievement award for Sound FX.

6

How many Oscars was it nominated for?
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Eleven. It didn’t win for Actor in a Supporting Role, Writing, Director, or Best Picture.

7

The iconic score by John Williams won how many Grammys?
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Three. Best instrumental composition, best score, and best pop instrumental recording

8

What Japanese filmmaker's work served as inspiration for George Lucas' script?
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Akira Kurosawa

9

Between the initial 1977 release and the 1997 Special Edition, how many times was Star Wars released in theaters?
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Four times.
1978, 79, 81, and 82

10

Chewbacca was based on what breed of dog?
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Alaskan Malamute

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Dorky Geeky Nerdy – A Trivia Podcast for Everyone

Dorky Geeky Nerdy is a fun, fast-paced trivia podcast for fans of pop culture, science, movies, history, and more. Each weekly episode features 30 themed trivia questions in three rounds. Hosted by audiobook narrator, Brian Rollins, it’s perfect for trivia lovers, families, classrooms, and game nights. Whether you’re into Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Comics, Movies, or Books, there’s a topic for everyone. Boost your brainpower and enjoy new episodes every Wednesday!

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