61- A. Definition of negative convexity. This is because of the prepayment risk inherent in MBS, which stems from the embedded call options (home owners have a tendency to prepay when rates decreases, preventing the value of MBS to go far above par).
62-A. 10*(1+9)*0.01*1.645
63-D. Handbook(5th edition) page 101, example 4.8. Short options have long left tails, making their VaR estimation subject to larger errors.