What does the exchange between Gates and the narrator in paragraphs 25-29 reveal about their perspectives on the situation? A. It shows that Gates is ready to give up and die before the wolves get him, but the narrator still believes they will make it to Gulch City alive. B. It reveals that the narrator is shocked by Gates’ suggestion of saving bullets for themselves, as he has underestimated the danger they are in. C. It shows that both men, particularly Gates, have no idea how much danger they are in because they joke about the number of bullets. D. It reveals that both men, particularly Gates, believe that their situation is dire and that they would rather hurt themselves than allow the wolves to get them.

D. It reveals that both men, particularly Gates, believe that their situation is dire and that they would rather hurt themselves than allow the wolves to get them

Explanation:

The question is related to the story entitled, "On a Mountain Trail," written by Harry Perry Robinson.

Lines 25-29 happened when the pack of wolves were closing on the narrator (Jack) and Gates. Since, it seemed like there was no choice for them, Gates asked the narrator how many bullets he had left. The narrator replied that he only had "one bullet left." There and then, the narrator knew that Gates had the conviction that they'd rather kill themselves with the bullets before the hungry wolves tore them into pieces. The narrator also knew that this was the right thing to do.

So, this explains the answer.