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: "O" YOU ANIMAL! 
Clue: It "coughs" out sediment by clapping its shell shut

A: oyster
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Q: Category: CHARACTER ASSASSINATION 
Clue: Air Force gunner Snowden catches some flak & dies in Yossarian's arms, courtesy of this author

A: heller
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Q: Category: OPERA HODGEPODGE 
Clue: It's the native country of opera star Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, who sang at Princess Diana's wedding

A:
new zealand
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