TASK DEFINITION: Given a factoid/trivia type question, generate the topic of the question. The topic is the entity the question talks about.
PROBLEM: According to folklore, what was the name of the monster slain by 'Beowulf'?

SOLUTION: beowulf

PROBLEM: Who won the Women's Singles at the 2015 Australian Open Tennis Championships?

SOLUTION: the championships, wimbledon

PROBLEM: Who wrote 'The Carpet People', 'Hogfather', 'The Last Continent', 'Men At Arms', and 'Mote'?

SOLUTION:
the last continent