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.

Q: Category: HOLIDAYS & OBSERVANCES
Clue: Mexico defeated France at the Battle of Puebla on this date in 1862

A: fifth of may
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Q: Category: THE U.S. CONGRESS
Clue: Frustrated with his own political party, in 2001 this senator from Vermont switched to indepedent

A: jeffords
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Q: Category: FOOD FACTS
Clue: Ladyfingers are a finger-shaped type of this light cake that's made without shortening

A:
sponge cake
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