1. “Bums Jungle” was located by what rail yards?
a. Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad
b. Duluth South Shore and Atlantic Railroad
c. Chicago Northwestern Railroad
d. Huron Bay Railroad
Answer: b. Duluth South Shore and Atlantic
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