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.

[EX Q]: Category: "M.C." 5 
Clue: Edgar Degas' style influenced that of this female American Impressionist
[EX A]: mary cassatt

[EX Q]: Category: THE DIRECTOR 
Clue: Born in this city in 1895, J. Edgar Hoover graduated from its National University law school in 1917
[EX A]: washington

[EX Q]: Category: MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 
Clue: A long-necked lute called the samisen is a popular instrument of this country
[EX A]:
japan