TASK DEFINITION: Given a factoid/trivia type question, generate the topic of the question. The topic is the entity the question talks about.
PROBLEM: The Ivy League University 'Dartmouth College' is in which US state?

SOLUTION: dartmouth college

PROBLEM: Which film was based on the story The Sentinel by Arthur C Clarke?

SOLUTION: arthur c. clarke

PROBLEM: Name the 1959 instrumental piece by The Dave Brubeck Quartet - arguably the first ever mainstream jazz hit record - whose title referred to its unusual 5/4 time-signature?

SOLUTION:
jazz