I believe it is a metaphor as falling from cloud 9 was usually used in older movies to express that they had fallen in love
American history repeats its self in several ways in this time for example racism still exists today maybe not as bad as before but it’s still out of control also the unfair justice system still exists and has yet to be delt with
I believe that the correct answer is C because that literally shows it, but it also could be A because that is a more accurate detail that she actually missed it, and that it wasn't just a random bus. But, I think it is most likely A because C is just imagery. Hope this clarified it a little bit!
He asked for peace and trust in book 13