11.   The first jolt threw the old rancher from his easy chair.

12.   The new prime minister got his first political jolt over the weekend when federal police said they were ready to prosecute the head of his party on corruption charges.

13.   The quake was unusual in that instead of becoming stronger as it went on, the first jolts were the most destructive.

14.   After the first jolt, the president fastened his seat belt and was secure for the worst part of the ride.