Explanation:

The correct answer is 'CBDA'.

Explanation

The given question is an example of a Para Jumble.
• We know that the first statement of a para jumbled question is usually an independent general statement, a noun, a universal fact, starting of an incident, or it starts with 'most' or 'once'.
• Sentence C will be the first sentence because it is an introductory general statement telling us that bad news travels quickly.
• After it, Sentence B will be used because it is the starting of an incident which tells us that in the author's case it was the same.
• Sentence D will be the next sentence because it is connected with the previous sentence and further tells us that everyone in his school was aware of his situation.
• Lastly, Sentence A will be used.
 

Thus, the correct sequence is:

1. C: It always happens that bad news travels quickly.
2. B: In my case, it was no different.
3. D: Everyone in high school was aware of my plight.
4. A: I felt embarrassed as if I was somehow responsible for the fire in our home.