IV test used by personality and social  psychologists to measure "Machiavellianism" which is a measure of a  persons tendency to manipulate and deceive others for personal  gain. E.g. "Low MACHs" tend to agree with the following statements  (taken from the test): No. 7.) "There is no excuse for lying to  someone else." No. 11.) "Most people who get ahead in the world lead  clean, moral lives." These are precisely some of the personal moral  issues faced by the character in the film.