instruction:
Given a factoid/trivia type question, generate the topic of the question. The topic is the entity the question talks about.
question:
The strongly featured character Alyson/Alys in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales is better known as?
answer:
the canterbury tales

question:
Which Nation does Aston Villa Goalkeeper Brad Guzan represent?
answer:
brad guzan

question:
Which Director links the films, 'Far And Away', 'Backdraft' and 'The Grinch Who Stole Christmas'?
answer:
backdraft