What two men are sharing a hospital room in the story?
Alan and Henry,
Who was allowed to sit up in his bed?
Alan
What did they talk about?
their wives, families, their homes and their jobs.
How did they pass the time every afternoon?
Alan would describe what he could see from the window
Was Henry envious of Alan's view?
Yes
What could Henry hear, but not see, one warm afternoon?
a band
Who began to cough late one night?
Alan
Did Henry help Alan call for a nurse?
no
What did Henry call the nurse for?
move  next to the window.
Did Henry hear Alan talk after the choking stopped?
deathly silence.