Choose the correct tense .

1. After I to phone her several times I finally gave up.
2. Before I out I had tried to call her.
3. After I had paid for the meal I that there wasn't anything left for the bus.
4. As soon as I had finished my exams I a few days off.
5. I told him that I in an eastern European country.
6. We had just come home when someone to knock at our door.
7. I shouted at him because he his homework.
8. Before I phoned mom I up my room.
9. After I had painted the ceiling I to rest.
10. I fell ill because I something bad.
11. As soon as he had recognised me he .
12. Once I everybody I wondered what to do next.