If you knew that then it would have to be in the design from Q for you to know you’re being manipulated in the first place so any act you have in accordance with realizing you’re being manipulated and has to be predetermined by Q. I’ve never known this, but is Q all knowing? If he’s omnipotent, then couldn’t be just use his power to look into the future?

No... not until now!

I ever thought that Q was that evil, but I could be wrong. It's funny, I don't believe in God, but if Q were the God of our universe it would explain a lot.