The following is based on the excerpts of speakers i-iv from "female orations" by margaret cavendish.

the orators are gathered together mainly for the purpose of
a.
taking action.
c.
finding a leader.
b.
sharing ideas.
d.
entertaining each other.

The answer is: b. sharing ideas.

These speakers, from I to IV are gathered together to share their ideas, about their positions against men, how they feel about that, they explain why the are unhappy and start looking for a solution for this, however, one them also exposes that men are not evil, that they are their lovers and protectors.  

im gonna take a guess and say gas vans and chambers

answer: a

explanation: a because she needs to study for her test and get grades for it