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: SCIENCE FICTION 
Clue: A recent re-issue of this Sir Arthur Conan Doyle novel includes an introduction by Michael Crichton

SOLUTION: the lost world

PROBLEM: Category: BUSINESS & INDUSTRY 
Clue: Country that manufactures the most cars per year

SOLUTION: japan

PROBLEM: Category: ACRONYMS 
Clue: Passed in October 2001, its full name includes "providing appropriate tools required..."

SOLUTION:
the usa patriot act