Answer:
It means he is incredibly fast.
Explanation:
The saying "He ran as fast as a cheetah" means he is an incredibly fast runner.
Since you didn't provide the excerpt, I am going to assume that the answer you need is 'hearken'.
If I remember correctly, the resolution to the conflict in "Homesick" is D) Jean finds a way to feel as though she fits in, in China, without sacrificing her American identity.