The response that best captures how the author’s shift in point of view creates surprise is:
"The author provides the background of the quarrel as one intimately familiar with Ulrich’s point of view but then pauses to consider that Georg’s view might be correct."
This response highlights the unexpected change in perspective, as the author initially aligns closely with Ulrich's viewpoint but then introduces a moment of introspection that allows the reader to reconsider Georg's perspective, creating a sense of surprise.