Question

In Chapter 11, Timothy is not as hopeful as usual. He is blaming their lack of 8 points

good luck on something called "jumbi." What is a jumbi, and what does he
think it represents on the island?
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The book does not state what "Jumbi" is.
Jumbi is the weather, such as the hurricane, represented some of the bad spirits
chasing them.
Jumbi is an evil spirit, and he felt Stew Cat represented some of the bad spirits and
vibes that were being placed on the island.
Jumbi is bad luck found in birds such as crows the hover over things during the day

Answer 1

Answer: Jumbi is an evil spirit, and he felt Stew Cat represented some of the bad spirits and vibes that were being placed on the island.

Explanation: Jumbi is a West Indian word for "ghost" or "evil spirit," based on the African Kongo language word "zumbi," meaning charm or fetish.