Question

The following is based on the excerpts of Speakers I-IV from "Female Orations" by Margaret Cavendish.

Answer 1

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.  

Answer 2

The orators are gathered together mainly for the purpose of (a.) taking action. This means the women are being persuaded to do their best to make a difference from being considered as a weak gender to unconventional leader and show their strength despite comparisons with men.