Answer:
The content of the message was extraordinarily important
Explanation:
I could be wrong, but it says "The foreign secretary wanted to be <u>certain that this message reached von Bernstorff"</u> so it seems like the best option.
This is a metaphor because a metaphor compares two things that aren’t alike without using like or as, while a simile uses like or as to compare things that aren’t alike.
Answer:
I think the answer is, "Was not able to pursue his dream."
Hope that helps. x