To determine who is in the middle, we need to compare the heights of each person mentioned in the question.
According to the given information:
- Alex is taller than Tom and Cara.
- Angela is shorter than Alex but taller than Tom.
- Maddie is shorter than Tom but taller than Cara.
Based on this information, let's compare each person's height:
- Alex > Tom
Alex > Cara
Angela < Alex
Angela > Tom
Maddie < Tom
Maddie > Cara
From the above comparisons, we can conclude that Tom is taller than Angela and Maddie, but shorter than Alex and Cara. Therefore, Tom is in the middle.
So, the correct answer is option D) Tom.