Generate a correct and concise answer for the question based on the words in the context.

Context : Karl Thurmann (4 September 1909 -- 20 January 1943) was a German U-boat commander in World War II and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (German: Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes).
Question : What award was received by Karl Thurmann?
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Context : Irina Malkova (born 23 March 1989) is a Russian female volleyball player.
Question : What kind of occupation does Irina Malkova have?
volleyball player

Context : Vicki Vann is one of the most requested female artists on the international country music scene.
Question : The gender of Vicki Vann is what?
female