Question

Toward the end of the story, starting on page 5,

Faxon encounters a man in furs. What function
does Faxon's interaction with this character
serve?
It provides exposition by explaining that Mrs. Culme
will send a sleigh soon.
It provides setting details that suggest that Faxon is
in danger from the cold.
It provides character details that indicate Mrs.
Culme may be an unpleasant person.
It provides suspense by implying that the youth may
not be what he seems.

Answer 1

It provides suspense by implying that the youth may

not be what he seems.

Step-by-step explanation:

When Faxon encountered Rainer on page 5, he thought that Rainer had an ulterior motive and was suspicious of him. This created suspense.

Faxon later found out that Rainer, the man in furs actually had his best interests at heart.

The two got so close that in Chapter 5, Faxon was so devastated by Rainer's death that he was depressed and close to death himself.