This week marks the long awaited release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, with global excitement having already reached fever pitch. Directed by JJ Abrams, the film is the seventh movie in arguably the world’s biggest film franchise. The trailers released so far have been promising, with much-loved original characters making re-appearances, while the action is focusing on a new generation of characters. Ahead of its cinematic release, we’d like you to show us how much of a Star Wars fan you are.

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