Question

for three years before they could apply for children, had always been a successful one.
like the matching of spouses and the naming and placement of newchildren, the assignments were scrupulously thought through by the committee of elders.
he was certain that his assignment, whatever it was to be, and asher’s too, would be the right one for them. he only wished that the midday break would conclude, that the audience would reenter the auditorium, and the suspense would end.
as if in answer to his unspoken wish, the signal came and the crowd began to move toward the doors.
from lois lowry, the giver. copyright 1993 by lois lowry
what does the information in the passage suggest about the community?
the citizens develop deep and meaningful relationships with friends and spouses.
the citizens place greater value on having intelligence than having a calm disposition.
the citizens do not always fit in and often apply to live in other communities.
the citizens are not allowed to make many big life decisions on their own.

Explanation:

The passage mentions that the Committee of Elders scrupulously thought through the Assignments, the Matching of Spouses, and the Naming and Placement of new children. This indicates that the community's important life - related decisions (such as career assignments, marriage, and child - related matters) are not made by the citizens themselves but by an authoritative committee.

Answer:

The citizens are not allowed to make many big life decisions on their own.