Characters
Who is the brave girl who wants to protect her island and family?
Who is Corinne/Corinne La Mer
What problem begins the main conflict in the story?
Jumbies return / strange things happen on the island
Where does the story take place?
On a Caribbean island / specific island community
What does the word "jumbie" mean in the story?
A kind of spirit/ghost or supernatural creature
What is one big idea or lesson in The Jumbies?
Courage/family/community/standing up to fear
Name Corinne’s best friend who helps her at the beginning of the story.
Who is Hazel
What promise does Corinne make that helps move the plot forward?
She promises to protect her family/island
What time or season (or general atmosphere) makes the setting feel spooky?
Nighttime/harsh weather/empty beaches contribute to spooky mood
What is foreshadowing? What's an example from the book?
Foreshadowing: when an author plants clues, hints, or warnings early in the story to suggest events will happen later.
Book example: Corinne thought they were alone at the river, but "She was wrong."
How does Corinne change from the start to the middle of the book?
From unsure/curious to more responsible/brave
Which adult in the story is Corinne’s father and how does he influence her?
He is her father, he encourages responsibility / runs the store / cares for family
Name two key events from the middle of the book that show the danger is getting worse.
Examples: disappearances, attacks, village signs of Jumbies
Give one example from the book that shows island culture or daily life.
Market scenes, fishing, stories told by elders
Find a short phrase from the book that repeats the same beginning sound (alliteration). Write the phrase and say which two words repeat the sound.
Example: "whispering winds" — repeated sound: "w" in "whispering" and "winds."
Give one example from the text that supports the theme of bravery.
A scene where Corinne faces dangerous Jumbies to protect others
Identify one Jumbie character and describe one thing that makes them frightening.
Who is the Jumbie that can change shape — it’s frightening because it deceives people
What is the climax of the story — the most exciting part where the main conflict is confronted?
The battle/confrontation with the Jumbies at the fortress/sea
How does the author use the setting (the forest/beach/village) to build tension?
Isolated places, shadows, sounds at night create suspense
How does Tracey Baptiste use dialogue to reveal a character's feelings? Give one short example.
Example: a frightened tone shows worry; a confident line shows courage
Make an inference: Why do the villagers tell stories about the Jumbies?
To warn, remember history, keep children safe
Describe how one minor character’s actions cause a big change in the story.
the teacher or a villager warns/acts and this leads to the discovery/plan to fight the Jumbies
Summarize the ending in two sentences: how is the problem resolved and what happens to Corinne?
Jumbies are defeated or driven away; Corinne and family are safe / Corinne grows/braver
Describe how the mood changes from the beginning to the end of the book and give one detail that shows this change.
Starts calm/curious, becomes fearful/urgent, ends hopeful/resolved — example detail: community reactions or celebration
Copy a short phrase that describes a sound or color. Say which sense it uses (hearing or sight) and explain in one sentence how it helps you picture the scene.
Example: Phrase: "the sea shimmered" — sense: sight — explanation: It helps the reader imagine the water shining and moving so the scene feels bright and alive.
In The Jumbies, Corinne hears that her little brother might be in danger. She quickly decides to look for him even though she is scared.
Question: What does this action tell you about Corinne's values? Write one short sentence naming the value (for example, "bravery" or "family loyalty") and one short sentence explaining why, using simple words.
Inferred value: Family loyalty. Explanation: Corinne chooses to help her brother even though she is afraid, showing she cares about her family more than her own fear.