TASK DEFINITION: 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 simplicity, answers should be in all lower cased letters.
PROBLEM: Category: I NEED "HOPE" 
Clue: It weighs 45.52 carats

SOLUTION: the hope diamond

PROBLEM: Category: "R"ITERS 
Clue: This author of the hitchhiking novel "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues" once hitchhiked across the U.S.

SOLUTION: tom robbins

PROBLEM: Category: I'LL HAVE THE "HAM" 
Clue: A Cricetus cricetus with large cheek pouches

SOLUTION:
hamster