Question 40
Drug AbuseWASSCE 2014: Ada and Wanja
Ada: Wanja, where are you going to in this ungodly hour of the night?
Wanja: I am heading towards my usual joint to enjoy myself.
Ada: Which joint?
Wanja: XYZ Night Club, where I take marijuana and alcoholic beverages. I really want to be high tonight so that when people see me tomorrow, they will fear and respect me.
Ada: Remember, people who work under the influence of hard drugs and alcoholic beverages are prone to either psychiatric problems or premature death. Softly young man, imbibe good-natured character, you have the world at your feet and a destiny to fulfil. Pray you will not be the architect of your own misfortune.
Wanja: I am heading towards my usual joint to enjoy myself.
Ada: Which joint?
Wanja: XYZ Night Club, where I take marijuana and alcoholic beverages. I really want to be high tonight so that when people see me tomorrow, they will fear and respect me.
Ada: Remember, people who work under the influence of hard drugs and alcoholic beverages are prone to either psychiatric problems or premature death. Softly young man, imbibe good-natured character, you have the world at your feet and a destiny to fulfil. Pray you will not be the architect of your own misfortune.
From this dialogue, it is very likely that Wanja will be exhibiting the following characters except
- A.disobedience to constituted authority.
- B.truancy and perpetual lateness to school.
- C.hospitable attitude towards people.
- D.arrogance and unruly behaviour.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (hospitable attitude towards people.)
Explanation
Drug abusers tend to be disobedient, truant and unruly; a hospitable attitude is not one of the effects.