Psychologists say that manipulation works on four fronts: fear, guilt, hype, and moralism. It seems that Iago is firing on all cylinders as he customizes his approach for each person in his sights. And since none of the people he manipulates are aware of his ill intentions at all, they are more susceptible to his deceit and control. Be sure you understand whose strings Iago is pulling and why by taking our exclusive, interactive quiz to Othello Act 3, Scenes 2-3. Rank your score against others and see how you compare. What have you got to lose? Nothing! What do you have to gain? A better grade!