Question

When Holden says, "this sentence I'm reading is terrific," he is being sarcastic. He hopes

that Ackley will take the hint. What hint is he hoping Ackley will get?
He wishes Ackley would leave him alone
He wishes Ackley would help him understand his book
He wishes Ackley would brush his teeth
He wishes Ackley would trim his nails

Answer 1

B. He wished Ackley would help him understand his book

C and D are clearly not the answer and make no sense so you can cross them out, Holden knows Ackley is a smart person and wants to learn from him