Final answer:
The main characters decided not to do anything extraordinary on their last night because they believed there was no point in doing anything out of the ordinary.
Step-by-step explanation:
The main characters decided not to do anything extraordinary on their last night because they believed there was no point in doing anything out of the ordinary.
In the first passage provided, the two old people sat motionless and abstracted, thinking of each other and enjoying a romantic moment together.
In the second passage, the characters were waiting for a special occasion to do something extraordinary.
Therefore, option b) They believed there was no point in doing anything out of the ordinary is the most accurate answer.