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.
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Question: Category: TEACHERS ON TV 
Clue: Mr. Novak & Miss Brooks taught this subject

Answer: english


Question: Category: THE PREZ SEZ 
Clue: He once said, "I'm just a politician from Missouri and proud of it"

Answer: harry s. truman


Question: Category: 4-LETTER WORDS 
Clue: This device is used to soften the tone of an instrument such as a trumpet

Answer:
mute