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1. In Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings," the wizard Gandalf plays the role of mentor, advisor, and father figure for the four brave hobbits, and the other members of the Fellowship. In the original "Star Wars" trilogy, we have two characters providing guidance and wisdom for the heroes. Obi-Wan Kenobi is one of these characters, protecting Luke Skywalker even after passing on into the spirit world. Who is the other one?
2. Throughout the original "Star Wars" trilogy, the Dark Lords of the Sith (the Emperor and Darth Vader) represent the core of the evil Empire. In "The Phantom Menace," we learn from an eminent Jedi Knight that there are always two Dark Lords ("...no more, no less..."). Who are the two main evil characters in "The Lord of the Rings" movies?
3. Obi-Wan Kenobi takes Luke Skywalker to the Mos Eisley spaceport to find transport off-planet. They enter the cantina in search of the best pilots, and find unexpected allies amid all the low characters. In "The Fellowship of the Ring," our heroes also find an unexpected ally at a seedy location. What is the name of the place where the hobbits are supposed to meet Gandalf?
4. Han Solo and Chewbacca are the unexpected friends and allies that Obi-Wan and Luke find in the cantina. What is the name of the unexpected ally who the hobbits find in the village of Bree?
5. Both trilogies feature a dark-haired beauty as a key member of the struggle against evil. Of the following choices, which is NOT true about Princess Leia and Arwen Undomiel?
6. Both trilogies use a major battle as the highlight of the second movie. "The Two Towers" supplies the vivid eye candy of the desperate Battle of Helm's Deep, in which a horde of Uruk-hai assault the stronghold of Rohan. In "The Empire Strikes Back", where is the major battle fought?
7. During the imaginative battle sequences in "The Empire Strikes Back," Luke Skywalker uses his emerging skills as a Jedi to subdue one of the powerful Imperial walkers. This valiant, yet futile, attempt to defend the rebel base is echoed in Peter Jackson's trilogy. Which character in "The Lord of the Rings" takes down a monster single-handed?
8. C-3PO and R2D2 are the archetypical "comic relief" in the original "Star Wars" trilogy, bantering their way through several adventures, while somehow managing to make their own contributions to the struggle against the Empire. The diminutive duo of __________ provides similar comic relief in "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, especially during "The Fellowship of the Ring".
9. The forces of good in both trilogies are pleasantly surprised to receive help in a forest primeval setting. In "The Lord of the Rings," the arrival of two hobbits in Fangorn Forest awakens the wrath of the Ents, who attack Isengard and destroy Saruman's base of power. In "Return of the Jedi", which forest-dwelling race provides much-needed assistance to the rebellion?
10. The extended version of "The Two Towers" contains the first on-screen appearance of Denethor, the Steward of Gondor, in a scene that is not included in the original theatrical release. The VHS Special Edition of "A New Hope" similarly adds a scene which contains the first on-screen appearance (in the chronology of the original trilogy) of a character created by George Lucas. Which large and memorable "Star Wars" character is honored with this special introduction?
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