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 consistency, answers should be in all lower cased letters.
PROBLEM: Category: CHEESY COUNTRIES 
Clue: Monterey Jack

SOLUTION: united states

PROBLEM: Category: TIME FOR A "CON"TEST 
Clue: Though it possibly dates from the 16th century, the origin of this word for a punny riddle is a mystery in itself

SOLUTION: conundrum

PROBLEM: Category: WRITERS AT REST 
Clue: She & Alice B. Toklas are buried next to each other at Pere Lachaise Cemetery in Paris

SOLUTION:
gertrude stein