1. Barbara is never pessimistic. She is usually in a very ______ mood.
   a) uphill
   b) upturn
   c) uphold
   d) upbeat

2. But she became very ______ when her son Max was expelled from kindergarten.
   a) upcoming
   b) upset
   c) uproar
   d) uprising

3. The kindergarten teachers told Barbara that Max had tried to lead the other children in an ______.
   a) uppity
   b) uptight
   c) upturn
   d) uprising

4. Max didn't like the kindergarten's rule against chewing gum in class, but the teachers said they would ______ the rule.
   a) uphill
   b) uphold
   c) uptight
   d) upkeep

5. The teacher said that Max was a very ______ child.
   a) uppity
   b) uplift
   c) upswing
   d) upstairs

6. Trying to control him was an ______ battle.
   a) upstairs
   b) uphill
   c) upturn
   d) upkeep