Who is the third member of Antony's and Octavius's coalition?

• A. Trebonius
• B. Metellus Cimber
• C. Titinius
• D. Lepidus

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is the formation of a power alliance after Caesar’s death. Antony and Octavius join forces to control Rome, and they complete the trio by bringing in Lepidus to form what Shakespeare calls the Second Triumvirate. Lepidus is included to balance the leadership and give the alliance a three-person structure, which helps them coordinate their plans and legitimize their authority as they move against Caesar’s enemies. You can see him counted alongside Antony and Octavius in the scenes where they discuss proscribed lists and their joint rules, highlighting his role as the third member of the coalition.

Trebonius and Metellus Cimber are both figures from the conspiracy against Caesar, not part of the later ruling alliance, and Titinius is a general aligned with Brutus’s faction. Their roles are connected to different parts of the plot, not the Antony–Octavius partnership.