Final answer:
Amy Foster's character is difficult to describe with certainty without full context, but the focus on her wearing an expensive gown suggests she could be hopeful, rather than wealthy, defeated, or attractive. Therefore, the correct multiple-choice option is (2) hopeful.
Step-by-step explanation:
To accurately describe Amy Foster from Passage 1 without the full context of the text is challenging. However, based on the provided details, the story's fascination with costume and Amy trying on a new and expensive gown at a dressmaker's shop does not necessarily align with her being wealthy.
Instead, it suggests a preoccupation with appearance or perhaps aspirational tendencies, which could hint towards her being hopeful or attractive given the focus on her attire. Without the context of her demeanor or circumstances in Passage 1, 'defeated' would be harder to substantiate solely based on her actions in the shop. We do not have sufficient information to determine if 'wealthy' or 'attractive' truly fits her character either.
Therefore, based on the limited information and typical literary associations, 'hopeful' could be a likely descriptor if the costume signifies a yearning for a different life or persona. Therefore, the correct multiple-choice option is (2) hopeful.