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What is Jesper's secret power?

He is a Fabricator

What is Inej's last name?

Ghafa

What is the decoration on Kaz's cane?

A crow's head

What was the brothel that Inej escaped from known as?

<p>The Menagerie</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the brothel that Nina used to work at called?

<p>The White Rose</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Inej's occupation before being kidnapped and sold?

<p>An acrobat</p> Signup and view all the answers

What two groups do the Corporalki include?

<p>Heartrenders and Healers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What three groups does the Etherealki include?

<p>Squallers, Inferni, and Tidemakers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two subgroups of the Fabrikators?

<p>Durasts and Alkemi</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the people with powers, such as Tidemakers and Healers, collectively known as?

<p>The Grisha</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the drug given to Grisha to enhance their powers called?

<p>Parem</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Jesper's chosen weapons to have on him?

<p>Two pearl handle revolvers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the saying the Dregs have before entering a fight?

<p>No mourners, no funerals</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did Inej join the Dregs?

<p>A few days after her fifteenth birthday</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Inej known as by rival gangs in Kerch?

<p>The Wraith</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is special about Inej's shoes?

<p>They fit her perfectly and could grip any surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what part of the city do the Dregs have first crack at tourists?

<p>The Fifth Harbor</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of setup is used for parley between two gangs?

<p>A lieutenant seconded by two foot soldiers</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Dregs' major rival gang?

<p>The Black Tips</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Kaz Brekker's street name?

<p>Dirtyhands</p> Signup and view all the answers

What stops Geels from shooting Kaz during the parley?

<p>Kaz threatened Geels' girlfriend to be killed if he is shot</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Kaz have Big Bolliger shot in the gut?

<p>He found out that he was a traitor</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do Grisha's powers work?

<p>They manipulate matter at the fundamental level</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many Kruge is offered to Kaz to break into the Ice Court?

<p>20 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many Kruge does Kaz ask from the council?

<p>30 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the healer do to the guards while on Parem?

<p>She told them to wait, and that's all they've done since</p> Signup and view all the answers

What floor of the Slat is Inej's room on?

<p>The third floor</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the only thing sacred in Kerch?

<p>Trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the author of Six of Crows?

<p>Leigh Bardugo</p> Signup and view all the answers

What Grisha make up the Corporalki?

<p>Heartrenders and Healers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What Grisha make up the Etherealki?

<p>Squallers, Inferni, and Tidemakers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What Grisha make up the Materialki?

<p>Durasts and Alkemi</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the Kerch say to start a deal?

<p>What business?</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Kaz's mantra?

<p>Brick by brick</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the words above the Exchange?

<p>Enjent, Voorhent, Almhent or Industry, Integrity, Prosperity</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does Jurda come from?

<p>Novyi Zem</p> Signup and view all the answers

What shape is the Ice Court?

<p>A circle</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the Fjerdan druskelle?

<p>Witch hunters that tracked Grisha</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the address of Geel's girl?

<p>Nineteen Burstraat</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do stereotypical Wandering Isles people look like?

<p>They have red hair and green eyes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Kaz's nickname?

<p>Dirtyhands</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Shevrati mean?

<p>Know-nothings</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are the Suli holy men and women?

<p>Suli fortune tellers</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which house on the West Stave did Nina work in?

<p>House of the White Rose</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the joke about Ketterdam White Roses?

<p>They have no scent, they were all hand perfumed</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Nina's job at the White Rose?

<p>She changed moods and tailored wrinkles, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the actual leader of the Dregs?

<p>Per Haskell</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is being saved from the Ice Court?

<p>Bo Yul-Bayur</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much Kruge did Van Eck promise Kaz?

<p>Thirty million Kruge</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Kruge?

<p>The main form of currency</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the prison that Mattias is in called?

<p>Hellgate</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Ghezen?

<p>The God of Industry and Commerce</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a Rinca Motel?

<p>Desert lizard</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Matthias's full name?

<p>Matthias Helvar</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Nina's full name?

<p>Nina Zenik</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the Ketterdam police called?

<p>The Stadwatch</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Roed Fetla mean and how is that used?

<p>Little red bird, Matthias called Nina that</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Jurda Parem?

<p>A highly addictive drug that changes a Grisha's perspective and amplifies their powers which enables them to do unnatural things</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the core of Grisha power?

<p>Altering their elements on a molecular level, small science</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Wylan's purpose on the team?

<p>He is supposed to be the demolition expert but he is also leverage against Van Eck</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Kaz taking revenge on?

<p>Pekka Rollins</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Kaz want revenge on Pekka Rollins?

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

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

<p>Her family and she were acrobats</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Kaz's cane look like?

<p>A crow's head</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Kaz's cane special?

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

What do stereotypical Fjerdans look like?

<p>Blonde hair and blue eyes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'shut eye' mean in the Barrel?

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

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

<p>How down?</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is bonelight?

<p>Crushed luminous deep sea fish in a glass sphere commonly used as light at night in Kerch</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was greed to Kaz?

<p>His servant and lever</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who took Matthias's place in Hellgate?

<p>Muzzen</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Inej at the gunfight at the harbor?

<p>She was stabbed by Oomen</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Kaz do to Oomen?

<p>He ripped out his eyeball and threw him overboard</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Tante Heleen's full name?

<p>Heleen Van Houden</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Inej called at the Menagerie?

<p>The lynx</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Kaz's greatest fear?

<p>Touching skin, hapnophobia</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Inej's mother's favorite flower?

<p>Geraniums</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was Jesper in Ketterdam?

<p>He is supposed to go to college</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ship they sail to Fjerda called?

<p>Ferolind</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was Wylan disowned?

<p>He can't learn to read</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many saint-named knives does Inej have?

<p>Six</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>A flash bomb</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Her father</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Matthias call Kaz?

<p>Demon</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Kaz's three greatest talents?

<p>Lockpicking, slight-of-hand &amp; information brokering</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who does Inej pray to?

<p>Sacred Suli Saints</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is Nina from?

<p>Ravka, a Ravakan Grisha soldier or soldier in the second army</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was Helvar's Commanding Officer?

<p>Jarl Brum</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Zoya Nazyalensky?

<p>A powerful Squaller, Nina's mentor in the second army</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Mechanical wind-up dogs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Jordie was 14, Kaz was 9</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Pekka Rollins's name when Kaz met him?

<p>Jakob Hertzoon</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Nina use to tailor Matthias?

<p>Black Antimony and Genya Safin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What candy did Nina bring with her on the boat?

<p>Toffee</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the Dregs say as 'good luck'?

<p>No mourners, no funerals</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

When the Kerch strike a deal, what do they say?

<p>The deal is the deal</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the first thing Inej learned about the rightward?

<p>How to fall</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many stories is the incinerator shaft?

<p>Six</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Characters and Powers

  • Jesper Fahey is a Fabricator, showcasing his unique power in the story.
  • Inej Ghafa is known by her last name, which reflects her character's identity and background.
  • Kaz Brekker wields a cane decorated with a crow's head, symbolizing his connection to the criminal underworld.
  • Inej was formerly an acrobat, which highlights her agility and skills.
  • Nina Zenik worked at a brothel called The White Rose, where her Grisha abilities were utilized.

Organizations and Venues

  • Inej escaped from a brothel known as The Menagerie, a significant aspect of her past.
  • The Dregs are a notorious gang in Ketterdam, asserting their power over tourists at the Fifth Harbor.
  • The Corporalki, one of the Grisha orders, includes Heartrenders and Healers, who manipulate physical aspects of life.
  • The Etherealki group consists of Squallers, Inferni, and Tidemakers, each with distinct elemental abilities.

Grisha and Their Abilities

  • Grisha possess the ability to manipulate matter at a molecular level, making them powerful figures in their world.
  • Parem is a drug used by Grisha to enhance their abilities, linking power to addiction.
  • Fabrikators, a subgroup of Grisha, include Durasts and Alkemi, who work with materials and chemical reactions.

Key Plot Elements

  • A substantial monetary offer of 20 million Kruge entices Kaz to infiltrate the Ice Court, escalating the stakes.
  • Kaz's brother Jordie's death motivates Kaz's revenge against Pekka Rollins, driving his character's motivation.
  • Parley between gangs consists of a structured setup with a lieutenant and foot soldiers, emphasizing the rules of engagement in the criminal underworld.
  • Kaz communicates through a mantra "Brick by brick," reflecting his strategic mindset.

Important Objects and Symbols

  • Kaz's cane, a Fabrikator creation, is designed to be lethal, serving both as a weapon and a symbol of his cunning nature.
  • The incinerator shaft within the narrative has six stories, potentially serving as a location for pivotal events.

Cultural and Social Aspects

  • The term "No mourners, no funerals" is a saying among the Dregs, representing their pragmatic view of life and death.
  • Kerch society values trade above all, with the phrase, "What business?" marking the initiation of deals.
  • Ketterdam's police force is called the Stadwatch, responsible for maintaining order amid the chaos of the Barrel.

Past and Familial Backgrounds

  • Inej's family were acrobats, paralleling her past to her skills, indicating her resourcefulness.
  • Matthias Helvar is another key character, whose background involves a complicated web of alliances and rivalries.

Miscellaneous Information

  • Kaz's greatest fears include hapnophobia, the fear of touching skin, adding depth to his character.
  • The drug Jurda Parem is harmful but offers Grisha tremendous powers, showcasing the ethical dilemmas surrounding enhancement and addiction.
  • Wylan Van Eck faces personal challenges, such as being disowned for his learning difficulties, while holding an essential role in the Dregs' plans.

Themes and Deeper Context

  • Betrayal and revenge are central themes, influencing character decisions, particularly Kaz's vendetta.
  • The concept of identity is explored through the characters' pasts, their powers, and how they navigate the criminal landscape of Ketterdam.
  • The complex relationships between characters, including mentorship and familial ties, enrich the narrative with emotional depth and conflict.

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Test your knowledge of the characters and elements from the book 'Six of Crows'. This quiz covers important details such as secret powers, names, and symbols associated with the main characters. Perfect for fans looking to deepen their understanding of the story.

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