Question 42
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 Ada's admonition, it could be deduced that taking hard drugs could
- A.make people respect the addicts.
- B.lead to insanity of the addicts.
- C.make people to adore the drug addicts.
- D.ensure courteous behaviour by the addicts.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (lead to insanity of the addicts.)
Explanation
Ada warns that drug users are prone to psychiatric problems, that is, mental illness or insanity.