Q 01/05

Who directed Return of the Jedi?

A) Irvin Kershner

B) George Lucas

C) Richard Marquand

D) Steven Spielberg

Answer · why

C) Richard Marquand

He joked it was like directing King Lear with Shakespeare in the next room, since Lucas was on set constantly.

Q 02/05

Who was George Lucas's first choice to direct the film?

A) David Lynch

B) David Cronenberg

C) Ridley Scott

D) Steven Spielberg

Answer · why

D) Steven Spielberg

Spielberg was barred by their separate feuds with the Directors Guild; Lynch and Cronenberg both declined.

Q 03/05

What was the film's title on its original teaser trailer and posters?

A) Rise of the Jedi

B) Revenge of the Jedi

C) Fall of the Empire

D) Return of the Sith

Answer · why

B) Revenge of the Jedi

Lucas decided in December 1982 that a Jedi should never seek revenge; leftover posters were sold to fans for $9.50.

Q 04/05

What fake title was used to disguise the production from fans and price-gouging suppliers?

A) Blue Harvest

B) Red Harvest

C) Black Sunday

D) Green Meadow

Answer · why

A) Blue Harvest

Its tagline was 'Horror Beyond Imagination'.

Q 05/05

On which planet does the film open, at Jabba the Hutt's palace?

A) Endor

B) Tatooine

C) Dagobah

D) Sullust

Answer · why

B) Tatooine

C-3PO and R2-D2 arrive as a 'goodwill gift' from Luke.