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 simplicity, answers should be in all lower cased letters.
PROBLEM: Category: FRENCH NOVELISTS 
Clue: This Algerian-born novelist's "The Stranger" is based on his essay "The Myth of Sisyphus"

SOLUTION: albert camus

PROBLEM: Category: HOW GREAT THOU ART 
Clue: This "mama's boy" answered the art critics in his 1890 book "The Gentle Art of Making Enemies"

SOLUTION: whistler

PROBLEM: Category: PUDDING 
Clue: It's traditional to serve plum pudding on this holiday, but don't put any plums in it

SOLUTION:
christmas