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: & NEVER THE TWAINS SHALL MEET 
Clue: Shania's self-titled debut went gold in 1996; in 1873 Mark's first novel had this "golden"-sounding title

Answer: the gilded age


Question: Category: BEFORE, DURING & AFTER 
Clue: The "holy" first pope is in this '60s folk trio also including this actress who was "America's Sweetheart"

Answer: pope peter paul and mary pickford


Question: Category: MEAT ME 
Clue: They can be Swedish or porcupine

Answer:
meatballs