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.

Q: Category: AMERICAN CITIES 
Clue: 6 of the top 10 U.S. cities in population are found in these 2 states

A: california & texas
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Q: Category: MYSTERY NOVELS 
Clue: The first line of dialogue in this 1930 novel is spoken to secretary Effie Perine, "Yes, sweetheart?"

A: the maltese falcon
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Q: Category: THE CABINET 
Clue: One of two Cabinet department heads who have held their position for the entire Reagan administration thus far

A:
caspar weinberger or samuel pierce of hud
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