In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

Comprehension:
A loud, echoing crack broke the sleepy (1) ______ like a gunshot; a cat streaked out (2) _______ a parked car and flew out of sight; a shriek, a bellowed oath and the (3) _________ of breaking (4) _______ came from the Paula's living room, and as (5) _______ this was the signal Mansi had been waiting for.