WOULD YOU SURVIVE

AS A 19TH CENTURY
WIFE AND MOTHER??
LETS FIND OUT..
 QUESTION 1
YOUR HUSBAND UNEXPECTEDLY BRINGS GUESTS
HOME FOR DINNER,
HOW DO YOU HANDLE THIS?
A. INFORM THE GUESTS YOU HAVE NOTHING TO SERVE AND ASK THEM TO
LEAVE.
B. WELCOME THE GUESTS WARMLY AND PREPARE A SIMPLE YET SATISFYING
MEAL.
C. INSIST THAT YOUR HUSBAND SHOULD HAVE INFORMED YOU IN ADVANCE
AND SERVE LEFT OVERS
 QUESTION 1
YOUR HUSBAND UNEXPECTEDLY BRINGS GUESTS
HOME FOR DINNER,
HOW DO YOU HANDLE THIS?
A. INFORM THE GUESTS YOU HAVE NOTHING TO SERVE AND ASK THEM TO
LEAVE. -1pts
B. WELCOME THE GUESTS WARMLY AND PREPARE A SIMPLE YET SATISFYING

MEAL. 1pts
C. INSIST THAT YOUR HUSBAND SHOULD HAVE INFORMED YOU IN ADVANCE

AND
Exp. SERVE
Being LEFT
a gracious hostessOVERS. 0pts in the 19th century, as a woman it was your job to be adapt to situations
was highly valued
and provide good hospitality even if that meant having no warning.
 QUESTION 2
YOUR DAUGHTER HAS EXPRESSED A DESIRE TO PURSUE
EDUCATION AND A CAREER, HOW
A.
DO YOU RESPOND?
ENCOURAGE HER TO FOLLOW HER DREAMS AND PURSUE AN EDUCATION
AND CAREER.
B. DISCOURAGE HER ASPIRATIONS, EMPHASISNG HER DUTIES AS A FUTURE
WIFE AND MOTHER.
C. COMPROMISE BY ALLOWING HER TO PURSUE BUT WITH LIMITATIONS
 QUESTION 2
YOUR DAUGHTER HAS EXPRESSED A DESIRE TO PURSUE
EDUCATION AND A CAREER, HOW
A.
DO YOU RESPOND?
ENCOURAGE HER TO FOLLOW HER DREAMS AND PURSUE AN EDUCATION
AND CAREER. -1pts
B. DISCOURAGE HER ASPIRATIONS, EMPHASISNG HER DUTIES AS A FUTURE

WIFE AND MOTHER. 1pts

Exp. A woman’s main purpose was to perform her motherly and marital
C. COMPROMISE BY ALLOWING HER TO PURSUE BUT WITH LIMITATIONS. 0pts
duties, they were to be discouraged from
education and stressed the importance of her future domestic duties.
 QUESTION 3
YOU HAVE RECEIVED AN INVITATION TO A GATHERING AT THE
TOWN HALL, WHAT IS THE APPROPRIATE RESPONSE?
A. Accept immediately and start planning your attire.
B. Accept, but delegate household responsibilities to a trusted helper.
C. Politely decline, citing other household duties.
 QUESTION 3
YOU HAVE RECEIVED AN INVITATION TO A GATHERING AT THE
TOWN HALL, WHAT IS THE APPROPRIATE RESPONSE?
A. Accept immediately and start planning your attire. -1pts
B. Accept, but delegate household responsibilities to a trusted helper. 0pts
C. Politely decline, citing other household duties. 1pts
Exp. In the 19th century, a woman’s primary responsibilities were to her household and family, attending social gatherings
were secondary to fulfilling domestic duties.
 QUESTION 4
YOU’VE HEARD RUMOURS ABOUT A NEIGHBOURS
INDISCRETIONS, WHAT IS THE RIGHT COURSE OF ACTION?
A. Discreetly avoid associating with the neighbour but refrain from spreading rumours.
B. Gossip with the other neighbours to gather more information and discuss the scandal
C. Confront the neighbour publicly to address the rumour.
 QUESTION 4
YOU’VE HEARD RUMOURS ABOUT A NEIGHBOURS
INDISCRETIONS, WHAT IS THE RIGHT COURSE OF ACTION?
A. Discreetly avoid associating with the neighbour but refrain from spreading rumours.
1pts
B. Gossip with the other neighbours to gather more information and discuss the scandal
0pts
C. Confront the neighbour publicly to address the rumour. -1pts
Exp. maintaining propriety and avoiding scandal was crucial, confronting or engaging in gossip would’ve been
considered improper conduct.
 QUESTION 5
YOUR FAMILY IS FACING FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES AND YOU
SUSPECT YOUR HUSBANS OF BEING INVOLVED IN A SCANDALOUS
BUSINESS, WHAT DO YOU DO?
A. Ignore the suspicions and focus on managing the household
B. Confront your husband privately and demand the truth.
C. Share your concerns with a trusted friend or family member.
 QUESTION 5
YOUR FAMILY IS FACING FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES AND YOU
SUSPECT YOUR HUSBANS OF BEING INVOLVED IN A SCANDALOUS
BUSINESS, WHAT DO YOU DO?
A. Ignore the suspicions and focus on managing the household. 1pts
B. Confront your husband privately and demand the truth. -1pts
C. Share your concerns with a trusted friend or family member. 0pts

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 QUESTION 6
YOUR HUSBAND’S BEHAVIOUR IS BECOMING INCREASINGLY
MORE ABUSIVE, WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
A. Tolerate the abuse and focus on your marital and motherly duties.
B. Leave your husband and children, saving yourself.
C. Seek help from a close family member or friend.
 QUESTION 6
YOUR HUSBAND’S BEHAVIOUR IS BECOMING INCREASINGLY
MORE ABUSIVE, WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
A. Tolerate the abuse and focus on your marital and motherly duties. 0pts
B. Leave your husband and children, saving yourself. -1pts
C. Seek help from a close family member or friend. 1pts

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 QUESTION 7
YOUR HUSBAND’S HAS NOW BEEN INVOLVED IN A SCANDALOUS
AFFAIR, WHAT WILL YOU DO?
A. KILL YOUR HUSBAND AND TAKE HIS MONEY.
B. DIVORCE HIM.
C. MAINTAIN A FACADE OF A HAPPY MARRIAGE AND DEAL WITH THE
ISSUE PRIVATELY.
 QUESTION 7
YOUR HUSBAND’S HAS NOW BEEN INVOLVED IN A SCANDALOUS
AFFAIR, WHAT WILL YOU DO?
A. KILL YOUR HUSBAND AND TAKE HIS MONEY. 0pts
B. DIVORCE HIM. -1pts
C. MAINTAIN A FACADE OF A HAPPY MARRIAGE AND DEAL WITH THE
ISSUE PRIVATELY. 1pts
Exp. Only a man could be granted access to a divorce of his wife due to an affair, and while killing him might help, a wife
could only maintain a suitable appearance and address issues discreetly as this was preferred over public confrontation or
scandal.
CALCULATE
6-7 NOT SURE YOU SHOULD BE CONGRATULATED BUT HOORAY YOU’D MAKE A FAB 19TH

YOUR POINTS:
CENTURY HOUSE WIFE.
5-6 YOU’D DO… I SUPPOSE.
3-4 ERM, YIKES.
2 AND BELOW PREPARE TO BE SOCIALLY EXILED