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: COUNTRY CLUBS 
Clue: The 8-member club formed by this treaty shutskied its doors in 1991

Answer: the warsaw pact


Question: Category: VERMONT 
Clue: At 306

Answer: bennington


Question: Category: ALSO A GUM BRAND 
Clue: To walk with long steps (you may "hit" yours or "take things in" it)

Answer:
a stride