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 consistency, answers should be in all lower cased letters.
PROBLEM: Category: HERBS & SPICES 
Clue: In old England this fruit was roasted & served with caraway; "Henry IV, Part 2" mentions it

SOLUTION: apples

PROBLEM: Category: YOU'RE AN ANIMAL 
Clue: The plains variety of this animal has gray markings that are known as shadow stripes

SOLUTION: a zebra

PROBLEM: Category: P.T. BARNUM 
Clue: In 1881 this man's International Allied Shows joined with P.T. to promote "The Greatest Show on Earth"

SOLUTION:
bailey