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Passive with GET + PAST PARTICIPLE 2

When "get" is used with a past participle, it has the same meaning as "become" or "grow."
Some Examples:
If I work for a long time, I get tired. (In other words, "I become tired," or "I grow tired.") 
If I have nothing to do, I get bored. (In other words, "I become bored," or "I grow bored.")

1. My boyfriend asked me to marry him. We... 
2. I heard a strange noise last night, and I... 
3. After my shower, I... 
4. I wanted to go to the party, but I didn't... 
5. There was an accident on the freeway and some people... 
6. Unfortunately, in the same accident two people... 
7. I read a book that I thought would be boring, but instead I... 
8. Jack didn't understand the teacher. He... 
9. In the classroom there were too many people. The class... 
10. I can go to the movies after my homework... 

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