Six of Crows Flashcards

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Who is the author of Six of Crows?

Leigh Bardugo

What Grisha make up the Corporalki?

Heartrenders & Healers

What Grisha make up the Etherealki?

Squallers, Inferni & Tidemakers

What Grisha make up the Materialki?

Durasts & Alkemi Signup and view all the answers

What do the Kerch say to start a deal?

What business? Signup and view all the answers

What is Kaz's mantra?

Brick by brick Signup and view all the answers

What are the words above the Exchange?

Enjent, Voorhent, Almhent or Industry, Integrity, Prosperity Signup and view all the answers

Where does Jurda come from?

Novyi Zem Signup and view all the answers

What shape is the Ice Court in?

a circle Signup and view all the answers

What are the Fjerdan Druskelle?

witchhunters that tracked Grisha Signup and view all the answers

What was the address of Geel's girl?

Nineteen Burstraat Signup and view all the answers

What do stereotypical wandering Isles people look like?

They have red hair and green eyes Signup and view all the answers

What is Kaz's nickname?

Dirtyhands Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Shevrati' mean?

know-nothings Signup and view all the answers

Who are the Suli holy men and women?

Suli fortune tellers Signup and view all the answers

Which house on the West Stave did Nina work in?

House of the White Rose Signup and view all the answers

What was the joke about Ketterdam white roses?

they have no scent, they were all hand perfumed Signup and view all the answers

What was Nina's job at the White Rose?

She changed moods and tailored wrinkles, etc. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the actual leader of the Dregs?

Per Haskell Signup and view all the answers

Who is being saved from the Ice Court?

Bo Yul-Bayur Signup and view all the answers

How much Kruge did Van Eck promise Kaz?

thirty million Kruge Signup and view all the answers

What is Kruge?

the main form of currency Signup and view all the answers

What is the prison that Mattias is in called?

Hellgate Signup and view all the answers

Who is Ghezen?

the God of Industry and Commerce Signup and view all the answers

What is a Rinca Motel?

desert lizard Signup and view all the answers

What is Matthias's full name?

Matthias Helvar Signup and view all the answers

What is Nina's full name?

Nina Zenik Signup and view all the answers

What are the Ketterdam police called?

the Stadwatch Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Roed Fetla' mean and how is that used?

little red bird, Matthias called Nina that Signup and view all the answers

What is Jurda Parem?

a highly addictive drug that changes a Grisha's perspective and amplifies their powers Signup and view all the answers

What is the core of Grisha power?

altering their elements on a molecular level, small science Signup and view all the answers

What is Wylan's purpose on the team?

he is supposed to be the demolition expert but he is also leverage against Van Eck Signup and view all the answers

Who is Kaz taking revenge on?

Pekka Rollins Signup and view all the answers

Why does Kaz want revenge on Pekka Rollins?

Kaz blames Rollins for his brother Jordie's death Signup and view all the answers

Before Inej was kidnapped, what were she and her family?

her family and she were acrobats Signup and view all the answers

What does Kaz's cane look like?

a crow's head Signup and view all the answers

Why is Kaz's cane special?

It was fabrikator made, lined with lead and balanced to break bones Signup and view all the answers

What do stereotypical Fjerdans look like?

blonde hair and blue eyes Signup and view all the answers

What does 'shut eye' mean in the Barrel?

Knock him out, but don't actually hurt him Signup and view all the answers

How do people in the Barrel ask how badly you want someone hurt?

How down? Signup and view all the answers

What is bonelight?

crushed luminous deep-sea fish in a glass sphere commonly used as light at night in Kerch Signup and view all the answers

What was greed to Kaz?

his servant and lever Signup and view all the answers

Who took Matthias's place in Hellgate?

Muzzen Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Inej at the gunfight at the harbor?

She was stabbed by Oomen Signup and view all the answers

What did Kaz do to Oomen?

He ripped out his eyeball and threw him overboard Signup and view all the answers

What is Tante Heleen's full name?

Heleen Van Houden Signup and view all the answers

What was Inej called at the Menagerie?

the lynx Signup and view all the answers

What is Kaz's greatest fear?

touching skin, hapnophobia Signup and view all the answers

What is Inej's mother's favorite flower?

geraniums Signup and view all the answers

Why was Jesper in Ketterdam?

He is supposed to go to college Signup and view all the answers

What is the ship they sail to Fjerda called?

Ferolind Signup and view all the answers

Why was Wylan disowned?

He can't learn to read Signup and view all the answers

How many Saint named knives does Inej have?

six Signup and view all the answers

What did Wylan set off at the fight at the harbor?

a flash bomb Signup and view all the answers

Who does Inej 'speak' to in her head the most?

Her father Signup and view all the answers

What does Matthias call Kaz?

Demon Signup and view all the answers

What are Kaz's three greatest talents?

Lockpicking, slight-of-hand & information brokering Signup and view all the answers

Who does Inej pray to?

sacred Suli Saints Signup and view all the answers

Where is Nina from?

Ravka, a Ravkan Grisha soldier or soldier in the second army Signup and view all the answers

Who was Helvar's Commanding Officer?

Jarl Brum Signup and view all the answers

Who is Zoya Nazyalensky?

a powerful Squaller, Nina's mentor in the second army Signup and view all the answers

What was the boy from Lij selling when he told Joe did about the runner job?

Mechanical wind-up dogs Signup and view all the answers

How old were Joe did and Kaz when they came to Ketterdam?

Jordie was 14, Kaz was 9 Signup and view all the answers

What was Pekka Rollins' name when Kaz met him?

Jakob Hertzoon Signup and view all the answers

What did Nina use to tailor Matthias?

Black Antimony and Genya Safin Signup and view all the answers

What candy did Nina bring with her on the boat?

Toffee Signup and view all the answers

What do the Dregs say as 'good luck'?

No mourners, no funerals Signup and view all the answers

What do Jesper's guns look like, and how many shots can each gun fire?

They are pearl-handled revolvers, each gun can shoot six bullets without reloading Signup and view all the answers

What is wen ye, and where does Kaz find one?

a Shu government issued coin, it was found in the pocket of a Squaller after the fight with two Grisha on Parem in Fjerda Signup and view all the answers

When the Kerch strike a deal what do they say?

the deal is the deal Signup and view all the answers

What was the first thing Inej learned about the rightward?

how to fall Signup and view all the answers

How many stories is the incinerator shaft?

six Signup and view all the answers

How many guards are posted at the first and second checkpoints?

four at the first, eight at the second Signup and view all the answers

Where is Jesper most comfortable?

In a gun fight; in battle Signup and view all the answers

What do Nina and Matthias agree on while burying the Grisha?

To lol Bo Yul-Bayur Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Kaz when he is in the prisoner wagon? Who notices?

he passes out, Inej Signup and view all the answers

Why is the glass in the prison significant?

it was Fabrikator made Signup and view all the answers

How do the Druskelle check for Grisha in the prison?

They have an imprisoned Amplifier check each prisoner as they come in Signup and view all the answers

Who is Djel?

The Fjerdan god of the wellspring that connects and feeds all things Signup and view all the answers

How often did the elderclock chime?

every quarter hour Signup and view all the answers

What is the compliment Kaz gives Wylan?

You think like a lockpick Signup and view all the answers

What Fjerdan saying does Helvar say to Zenik while burying the Grisha?

The water hears and understands. The ice does not forgive Signup and view all the answers

What does Jesper say to Wylan when he flirts with him?

you're cuter when you're smart Signup and view all the answers

What was Kaz's real last name?

Rietveld Signup and view all the answers

Where is Kaz banned from?

Every gambling hall on East Stave Signup and view all the answers

When Kaz makes a plan what does he do?

he makes his scheming face Signup and view all the answers

Who did Nina tailor to look like Yul-Bayur's son?

Wylan Signup and view all the answers

Where did the Dregs and Van Eck meet for the exchange?

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What mistake did Kaz make when Van Eck attacked on the island?

he looked at Inej Signup and view all the answers

Who did Van Eck take, and how much time did Kaz have to get Kwuei to Van Ek?

Inej, a week Signup and view all the answers

Who did the Dregs bring back from Fjerdan?

Kwuei Yul-Bayor, Bo Yul-Bayor's son Signup and view all the answers

What did Kaz blow up on the White Island?

the sacred ash tree Signup and view all the answers

What is Caleen?

a plastic pill that will give 10 minutes of air underwater when bitten Signup and view all the answers

Where did Inej get the diamonds?

she stole them from Dante Heleen's neck Signup and view all the answers

How did Inej, Jesper, and Wylan get out of the prison?

they drove a tank through the wall Signup and view all the answers

Who was shot in front of the exchange?

Big-bolinger Signup and view all the answers

Why was Big-bolinger shot?

he was giving information to the Dime Lions Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Author and Characters

Leigh Bardugo is the author of Six of Crows.
Kaz's mantra: "Brick by brick" reflects his methodical approach to plans and revenge.
Kaz nickname: Known as "Dirtyhands" due to his ruthless reputation.
Matthias Helvar is a character with a full name, while Nina Zenik is another key character.

The Grisha and their Classes

Grisha classes:
- Corporalki: Include Heartrenders and Healers.
- Etherealki: Comprises Squallers, Inferni, and Tidemakers.
- Materialki: Made up of Durasts and Alkemi.
Squallers are powerful Grisha who manipulate wind and air.

Locations and Cultural Elements

Jurda originates from Novyi Zem.
The Ice Court is circular in design and plays a crucial role in the story.
Ketterdam's laws include a slogan: "What business?" which starts a deal in Kerch.
People from the Isles stereotypically have red hair and green eyes.

Currency and Economy

Kruge is the main currency in the story.
Thirty million Kruge is promised to Kaz for a significant job.
Bonelight is a form of light derived from crushed deep-sea fish.

The Dregs and Their Dynamics

Per Haskell is the actual leader of the Dregs gang.
The phrase "No mourners, no funerals" serves as a Dregs farewell.
Team member Wylan is essential for demolition and is used as leverage against Van Eck.

Major Plot Points and Events

Kaz seeks revenge on Pekka Rollins for his brother Jordie’s death.
Bo Yul-Bayur is being saved from the Ice Court, a plot point that drives the story.
Kaz’s cane resembles a crow's head, symbolically tied to his persona.

Relationships and Personal Struggles

Inej is referred to as "the lynx" and has a complex backstory as an acrobat.
Nina has a job involving the emotional manipulation of others at the House of the White Rose.

Combat and Tactics

Jesper is particularly skilled in gunfights, wielding pearl-handled revolvers that can fire six bullets.
The term "shut eye" refers to knocking someone out without causing injury in the Barrel.
Wylan uses a flash bomb during the harbor fight.

Important Characters’ Backstories

Inej's mother has a fondness for geraniums, which provides insight into Inej’s character.
Matthias describes Kaz as a "Demon," highlighting the latter's dark nature and reputation.

Rituals and Beliefs

Djel is the fjerdan god symbolizing the wellspring connecting all things.
Kaz's greatest fear: touching skin due to his condition known as hapnophobia.

Unique Items and Symbols

Caleen is a special pill designed for underwater survival, showcasing the inventive aspects of the world.
Muzzen takes Matthias's place in Hellgate prison, underlining themes of loyalty and trust among characters.

Summary of Key Events

The story culminates in significant events involving betrayals and dramatic encounters, such as Kaz blowing up the sacred ash tree and the escalating conflict with Van Eck.
Inej, Jesper, and Wylan escape the prison in a dramatic fashion by driving a tank through the wall, exemplifying their adventurous and bold personalities.

Quotes and Phrases

The phrase "the deal is the deal" encapsulates the Kerch approach to business and negotiation, which is integral to Ketterdam's mercantile culture.

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