You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For consistency, answers should be in all lower cased letters.

Q: Category: WORD ORIGINS 
Clue: This name for an earthenware beer mug is German for "stone"

A: stein
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Q: Category: TO PROTECT 
Clue: This "service" is best known for protecting the president, but also investigates forgery

A: the secret service
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Q: Category: BIRDS 
Clue: The American kestrel is the most common North American species of this bird related to the hawk

A:
falcon
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