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.

Q: Category: THE LOVE BOAT 
Clue: Outriggers & kayaks are both types of this open boat

A: a canoe
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Q: Category: THE "LONG" & THE "SHORT" OF IT 
Clue: Take note: a secretary takes notes using this system that uses symbols for words & phrases

A: shorthand
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Q: Category: PULP FICTION 
Clue: First serialized in Black Mask, "The Maltese Falcon" introduced the world to this detective

A:
sam spade
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