CASTE or class.The passage is about a girl who is unhappy about her POOR condition.From the line given in the passage: Women don't belong to a caste or class; their beauty, GRACE, and natural charm take the place of birth and family. Natural delicacy, instinctive ELEGANCE, and a quick wit determine their place in society and make the daughters of commoners the equals of the very finest ladies. Thus, option 1 is the correct one.