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: IN THE DICTIONARY 
Clue: In his dictionary, Samuel Johnson self-effacingly defined this job title in part as "a harmless drudge"

SOLUTION: lexicographer

PROBLEM: Category: MYSTERY NOVELS 
Clue: The first line of dialogue in this 1930 novel is spoken to secretary Effie Perine, "Yes, sweetheart?"

SOLUTION: the maltese falcon

PROBLEM: Category: 20th CENTURY LEADERS 
Clue: He said, "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last"

SOLUTION:
winston churchill