Comprehension Passage
Read the following passage and answer the question that follows:
"Don’t you really know, Durbeyfield, that you are the lineal representative of the ancient and knightly family of the d’Urbervilles, who derive their descent from Sir Pagan d’Urberville, that renowned knight who came from Normandy with William the Conqueror, as appears by Battle Abbey Roll?” “Never heard it before, sir!”
Thomas Hardy, “Tess of the dUrbervilles”
Why is Durbeyfield surprised by the revelation of his family history?
1
He had always believed himself to be of humble origins
2
He had recently discovered evidence of his noble lineage
3
He had been expecting to inherit a large fortune.
4
He had been studying genealogy for many years.