Who distracts Antony during Caesar's assassination?

Who distracts Antony during Caesar's assassination?

• A. Decius
• B. Casca
• C. Trebonius
• D. Cinna

Answer: (C)

The plan hinges on keeping Antony out of the room while Caesar is killed, so the conspirators can strike without his intervention. Trebonius is the one assigned to distract Antony, drawing him away from the Senate so he cannot witness or interfere with the murder. This specific action—luring Antony to a private conversation elsewhere—lets the others proceed with the assassination unopposed. The other names play different roles: Decius Brutus helps persuade Caesar to attend the Senate, Casca is the first to stab Caesar, and Cinna assists with the conspirators’ coordination, but none of them threads Antony away from the scene the way Trebonius does.

The plan hinges on keeping Antony out of the room while Caesar is killed, so the conspirators can strike without his intervention. Trebonius is the one assigned to distract Antony, drawing him away from the Senate so he cannot witness or interfere with the murder. This specific action—luring Antony to a private conversation elsewhere—lets the others proceed with the assassination unopposed. The other names play different roles: Decius Brutus helps persuade Caesar to attend the Senate, Casca is the first to stab Caesar, and Cinna assists with the conspirators’ coordination, but none of them threads Antony away from the scene the way Trebonius does.